Trump's DEI blitz raises questions: Could the NFL's Rooney Rule be flagged next?

NPR | By Andrea Hsu

Published May 14, 2026 at 2:47 AM MDT

The Trump administration is challenging DEI policies at firms that seek diverse candidates through the hiring process. Could the NFL be next?

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Andrea Hsu is NPR's labor and workplace correspondent.

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