The Megyn Kelly Show New York Times Sued Over Alleged Discrimination of White Man, Trump's Big Indiana Win: AM Update 5/7
May 7, 2026
James Fett, an employment attorney and commentator, gives legal analysis of a high-profile EEOC lawsuit against The New York Times. He examines alleged promotion discrimination, DEI practices and trial prospects. The conversation also covers major Trump-backed primary wins in Indiana and scrutiny of Howard Lutnick’s recent congressional questioning.
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EEOC Alleges NYT Broke Hiring Procedure For DEI Pick
- The EEOC sued The New York Times alleging it passed over a white male for promotion due to race and sex.
- The complaint says the Times deviated from hiring procedures to include an outside non-white woman with less real estate journalism experience.
Spot Hiring Process Deviations As Legal Leverage
- Employment lawyers watch for deviations from an employer's internal procedures as a key legal vulnerability.
- James Fett says noncompliance with hiring processes is a strong red flag when representing rejected applicants.
EEOC Enforcement Reflects Political Policy Shift
- The current EEOC enforcement reflects a political priority under the Trump administration to challenge DEI practices.
- James Fett frames the push as a policy mandate to 'extinguish' the DEI wave, increasing enforcement actions now.