NASA’s DEI Crackdown: Signs of America’s Lost Greatness? Dr. Jordan S. Carroll #DEI #MAGA #ALTRight @kainaatastronomyinenglish

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With attacks on DEIA and a bizarre obsession over employees' email signatures, is this a sign of America's lost greatness? Are we witnessing the influence of alt-right narratives shaping NASA’s future under Trump-era policies? Let’s dive in. 🚀 #NASA #DEI #America

NASA’s DEI Crackdown: Signs of America’s Lost Greatness? Dr. Jordan S. Carroll #DEI #MAGA #ALTRight

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