Gov. Youngkin says diversity, equity and inclusion has 'gone off the rails'

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said diversity, equity and inclusion used to be laudable several years ago but has since "taken on a new mission."

"The concept of DEI, and let’s put [environmental, social and governance] in it as well, these ideas five, ten years ago were laudable," Youngkin said, according to WRIC. "How do we embrace diversity? How do we make sure opportunity is made available to everyone? How do we foster an inclusive environment where people feel part of as opposed to excluded?"

"And ESG and DEI have gone off the rails candidly, and I think they've taken on a new mission that is really not consistent with those key principles. And so, we’ve got work to do," he continued.