US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered diplomats to revert to Times New Roman for official documents, branding the 2023 switch to Calibri under predecessor Antony Blinken a “wasteful” and “woke” DEIA move.
The State Department had argued Calibri improved accessibility for people with disabilities, with studies suggesting sans-serif fonts can be easier to read for some users.
A leaked internal memo says the change back restores “decorum and professionalism,” with Calibri labelled too informal for official government correspondence.
The move comes as the Trump administration continues dismantling diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs across federal agencies.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered diplomats to revert to Times New Roman for official documents, branding the 2023 switch to Calibri under predecessor Antony Blinken a “wasteful” and “woke” DEIA move.
The State Department had argued Calibri improved accessibility for people with disabilities, with studies suggesting sans-serif fonts can be easier to read for some users.
A leaked internal memo says the change back restores “decorum and professionalism,” with Calibri labelled too informal for official government correspondence.
The move comes as the Trump administration continues dismantling diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs across federal agencies.
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