Trump Takes a Wrecking Ball to DEI—And Instagram Is Losing Its Mind

Look, I don’t know who decided to pair the claim “DEI only existed because white people were racist” with a serene sailboat photo, but I have to admire the aesthetic. (I love boats too, just not whiney rhetoric.) That image (see above) is making the rounds on Instagram, everyone from the boss babe crew to the stay-at-home moms in my feed—ironically claiming that, yes, all white people are racist, but somehow they personally aren’t.

I have tried asking about it. “So, you’ve hired unqualified people just because they’re white?” and heard a resounding “No.” Follow-up: “Ever been hired solely because you’re white?” More “No.” But they’re convinced it’s happening everywhere.