The FBI’s DEI initiative has long been criticized by Republicans over concerns it has caused one of the country’s most powerful intelligence agencies to “abandon its core principle of attracting the most-qualified candidates and instead hire and advance employees based on gender/sexual orientation and race.”

President-elect Donald Trump has cried foul over the FBI shuttering its diversity, equity and inclusion wing just before his return to the White House. Trump and his MAGA allies have long railed against DEI,

The FBI closed its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) office in December last year, a month after Donald Trump’s election victory.

Trump's second inauguration day will begin with a service at St John's Church, Lafayette Square, a historic Washington DC church, followed by tea at the White House. Musical performances and opening remarks are set to begin on the main event stage - located on the West Lawn of the US Capitol building - at 09:30 EST (14:30 GMT).

Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, ushering in his second term in office and capping one of the most astounding political comebacks in American history. Inauguration Day is,

President elect Trump's inauguration is set for Monday morning. An hour later in Chicago, protesters will meet up at Trump Tower.