NASA’s DEI shutdown memo, shared by @MarioNawfal — confirmed as real
The memo circulated on Jan 23, 2025. Snopes rated the claim true.
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On Jan 23, 2025, @MarioNawfal posted that a memo showed NASA closing DEI offices and ending related contracts under a Trump executive order.
SpaceNews had reported the Jan. 22 memo from acting administrator Janet Petro, which said the agency was working to close DEIA offices and cancel related contracts. Snopes rated the claim true on Jan 24.
Confirmed. The post relayed a memo first reported by SpaceNews.
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Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal
🚨🇺🇸NASA BEGINS SHUTTING DOWN DEI OFFICES UNDER TRUMP ORDER A leaked memo reveals that NASA is closing all DEI offices and terminating DEI-related contracts in compliance with Trump’s executive orders. Agency employees were warned that attempts to disguise DEI programs with https://t.co/7EpXIGx6Z0
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