By now, it should be clear that Trump and MAGA are not really concerned with the effects of their slash-and-burn policies or the price of eggs—they simply don’t care. What they seek instead is a fundamental transformation of the country, one no longer tethered to social justice, respect for diversity, and truth.
What stands in the way are the gains of the Civil Rights Movement, so their aim is to dismantle any of its progress. A central part of this effort is a direct assault on all ethnic studies.
Trump’s current obsession with K-12 education, diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives, Critical Race Theory, and English-only policies signals his intent to target all forms of ethnic studies.