NSA Video on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Removed Amidst Federal Policy Shift

A video titled "Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility at NSA Overview," originally published on the National Security Agency (NSA) YouTube channel on February 24, 2023, has been deleted. The removal comes as federal agencies across the United States implement a sweeping directive to terminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives.

The deletion was highlighted by X user Adam Townsend on September 27, 2025, who provided a Wayback Machine link to the original content and noted its subsequent removal. The specific reasons for the NSA's decision to remove the video were not immediately detailed, but it aligns with a broader governmental shift.

This action follows an executive order issued on January 20, 2025, by the current presidential administration, aimed at "Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing." The order mandates the termination of all DEI and DEIA mandates, policies, programs, and activities across the federal government. Agencies were instructed to review and revise existing employment practices and training to comply with this directive.

The executive order has led to a significant "Big Delete" initiative across various federal departments, including the scrubbing of websites and internal network content containing terms related to DEI. Reports indicate that this policy has affected other agencies, with some removing references to women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals from their public-facing materials.

While some federal entities have expressed concerns about the operational impact and potential for unintended consequences, the directive emphasizes a focus on individual initiative, skills, and performance over DEI factors. The NSA's removal of its DEIA overview video is a tangible example of how this federal policy is being implemented across critical government institutions.