Americans are deeply divided over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, with significant differences emerging depending on voters' political affiliation, according to a new survey published on Tuesday.

The NBC News Survey, which was conducted by Hart Research Associates and Public Opinion Strategies, found that 49 percent of registered voters said DEI efforts should be terminated in the workplace "because they create divisions and inefficiencies in the workplace by putting too much emphasis on race and other social factors over merit, skills and experience.”

A nearly equal share of U.S. adults, 48 percent, said DEI programs should be preserved “because diverse perspectives reflect our........

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