Right-Wing Media: Quit Blaming DEI for Climate Disasters

In the wake of the devastating floods in Central Texas — one of the deadliest inland floods in U.S. history — right-wing pundit Charlie Kirk shamefully blamed DEI policies for the tragedy, claiming the death toll “likely would not have been as high” without diversity initiatives.

We’ve seen this before. After the California wildfires, right-wing media figures similarly pointed fingers at the racial and gender makeup of local leadership — suggesting, absurdly and offensively, that not being white or male makes someone unfit to lead during a crisis. These talking points don’t just ignore the real causes — like climate change and infrastructure failure — they weaponize tragedy to stoke racial resentment and derail public focus from life-saving solutions.

We call on right-wing media outlets to stop using DEI as a scapegoat in moments of public grief. We demand responsible coverage that addresses the actual causes of disaster — not narratives rooted in bigotry. Sign now to reject this racist blame game and demand accountability in crisis reporting.