Secretary Rubio Reinstates Times New Roman, Dismantles DEI Initiatives at State Department
Secretary Rubio mandates the State Department revert to Times New Roman, reversing a Biden-era font. This aligns with his broader dismantling of DEI programs.
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Overview
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has mandated the State Department revert to Times New Roman as the standard font for diplomatic documents, effective this Wednesday, reversing a 2023 Biden-era shift.
The 2023 switch to Calibri by Secretary Blinken aimed to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities, following recommendations from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
The Calibri adoption was criticized as a misguided outcome of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, which Secretary Rubio is now actively dismantling across the State Department.
Rubio's actions, including eliminating diversity and inclusion offices and funding, align with President Trump's directives to federal agencies to dismantle DEI programs.
In addition to Times New Roman for general documents, a new memo specifies that international treaties and presidential appointments will now exclusively require Courier New 12-point font.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the font change neutrally by presenting both sides of the policy decision without editorializing. They attribute strong language to the involved parties and provide objective context, allowing readers to form their own conclusions. This balanced approach includes factual descriptions of the fonts and relevant background information on broader administrative policies.