WASHINGTON (TNND) — The White House has announced significant savings following cuts to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government, amounting to $2.3 billion. This move aligns with President Donald Trump's campaign promises to eliminate DEI initiatives and enhance government efficiency.

"DEI seeks to divide and pit Americans against each other based on immutable characteristics. President Trump put an end to it," said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt earlier this month.

The newly released report highlights that the Department of Education saw the largest savings, with cuts totaling nearly $800 million.

Other significant reductions were reported at the Environmental Protection Agency ($281.7 million), the Department of Labor ($245.6 million), and Health and Human Services ($211.4 million).

The report also noted that DEI was a requirement for promotion at the State Department. A $7.3 million grant was awarded to a Nebraska school district committed to hiring non-white counselors. Additionally, millions were spent on DEI training and videos.

The cuts have led to the loss of hundreds of federal jobs, with 745 DEI employees on leave and 134 either retiring or resigning.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., criticized the cuts back in February, pointing out, "Dismantling decades of civil rights progress, upending livelihoods, incomes and lives and adversary upending something they claim to care about the GDP. Because all data supports that diversity, equity and inclusion is actually good business."

While some private companies have followed the White House's lead in rolling back DEI programs, others, including Delta Airlines, Costco, and American Express, continue to support their DEI efforts and policies.