John Leguizamo Slams Trump's Anti-DEI Administration: 'It's Like A White-Only Club'
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The Colombia-born actor shared impassioned remarks on "The View" about the need for federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
John Leguizamo is giving President Donald Trump’s administration a piece of his mind.
The Colombia-born actor dropped by “The View” on Friday to promote his new film “Bob Trevino Likes It,” but kicked things off by slamming Trump for abolishing federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts that aimed to give marginalized communities a chance.
“It’s terrible,” said Leguizamo after “View” co-host Joy Behar broached the subject.
“I mean, they’re removing plaques of Black and Latino and women heroes — what kind of action is that?” he continued. “It’s like a white-only club. DEI was supposed to be to help give us equity for Black and Latinos because we’ve been here for 500 years, 400 years.”
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