"The EEOC, now controlled by a Trump appointee who has vowed to help wage the president's war against DEI culture, filed a civil-rights lawsuit against the Times arguing that the paper's efforts to satisfy its diversity goals amounted to 'unlawful employment practices.'"
"According to the EEOC complaint, Rousseau had been passed over for the deputy real-estate editor position despite meeting 'all requirements' for the position, including experience with real-estate journalism."
"'You're giving the Trump administration a weapon while they're trying to persecute journalists,' said one reporter, reflecting the internal conflict among Times staff regarding the complaint."
A white male employee of the New York Times filed a complaint with the EEOC, claiming discrimination for not receiving a promotion. The EEOC, now led by a Trump appointee, filed a lawsuit against the Times, arguing that its diversity efforts constituted unlawful employment practices. Times spokesperson dismissed the allegations as politically motivated. Speculation about the employee's identity pointed to senior editor Bryant Rousseau, who claimed he was overlooked for a position despite meeting all qualifications due to the paper's diversity goals.
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