By The Craig Bushon Show Media Team
Let me tell you something — the rebranding stunt at Belmont University isn’t just about a name change. It’s a calculated ideological dodge that undermines federal oversight, violates public trust, and dares the law to stop it. If the reporting is accurate and the leaked recordings and internal documents strongly suggest it is — Belmont didn’t just rename its DEI office. It buried it under a coat of “hope, unity, and belonging” in an effort to quietly sidestep the Trump administration’s DEI restrictions.
You don’t hide what you’re proud of. And you don’t rename something unless you know it violates the restrictions.
The federal executive order banning DEI programming in federally funded institutions wasn’t vague. It was a direct response to ideological indoctrination infecting higher education. Universities like Belmont are expected to follow the law, not find creative loopholes around it. But according to whistleblower footage and internal memos, Belmont appears to have done exactly that — hiding behind flowery Christian language while continuing the same divisive, race-centered agenda under new branding.
And that’s not even the whole story.
Belmont staff allegedly admitted to shielding undocumented students yes, illegal immigrants from federal scrutiny. If true, that’s more than a semantic game. That’s a university potentially obstructing federal law and acting as a sanctuary in defiance of national immigration policy.
Rep. Andy Ogles did what any responsible official should do. He called for a full investigation. And now the Department of Education has a choice: enforce the law or allow elite institutions to quietly gut federal directives.
What Belmont has done is textbook deception. It’s a move straight out of the progressive playbook. Rebrand the office, reframe the agenda, and carry on with the ideology under a new name. “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” became politically radioactive, so they rebranded it “Hope, Unity, Belonging” and hoped nobody would notice.
Make no mistake. This isn’t just about Belmont. This is a national test. If the Department of Education shrugs this off, then the message is clear the rules only apply if you don’t get creative.
At The Craig Bushon Show, we believe in truth over trend, law over loophole, and accountability over appeasement. Belmont doesn’t get a pass just because it’s private or cloaks its actions in soft language. If it receives any federal dollars, it must play by federal rules. That’s how a lawful Republic functions.
And here’s something else. Alumni must speak up. If you graduated from Belmont and believe in honesty, transparency, and American values, now is the time to raise your voice. Withhold your donations. Demand answers from the administration. Ask how your alma mater got here and why it’s hiding behind words instead of standing on principle. The integrity of the institution rests on the backbone of those who once proudly wore its name.
So what happens next?
If the investigation moves forward and it must we may finally shine a light on how deeply embedded these ideological shell games have become. But if nothing happens? Then it falls to the people, parents, donors, taxpayers, and alumni to take action. Hold these institutions accountable. Stop supporting universities that manipulate the law. Withdraw your support. Speak out.
We don’t need more hollow slogans like “unity” and “belonging.” We need courage, integrity, and the rule of law.
Always remember: The Truth Is Not Hate Speech!
