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

NPR | By Andrea Hsu

Published May 14, 2026 at 3:47 AM CDT

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

Andrea Hsu

Andrea Hsu is NPR's labor and workplace correspondent.

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