What we know about claims Lockheed Martin replaced white employees on year-end bonus list with non-white colleagues
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Whistleblower: Lockheed Martin Ordered Race-Based Bonus Changes
Above: F-35 poster at Lockheed Martin stand, IDET fair in Brno, Czech Republic, on May 28, 2025. Image copyright: Milan Jaros/Bloomberg/Getty Images
The Spin
Establishment-critical narrative
The alleged actions by Lockheed Martin represent blatant racial discrimination that violates federal civil rights law and undermines merit-based advancement. Companies shouldn't be stealing earned bonuses from high-performing employees just to meet diversity quotas. The fact that Lockheed documented these race-based decisions shows how brazen this illegal behavior has become.
Pro-establishment narrative
These are unverified allegations from an anonymous source that haven't been independently confirmed or substantiated through proper legal channels. The company has committed to investigating the claims, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, and maintaining its merit-based policies. If wrongdoing is found, it intends to compensate any employees adversely affected by the alleged discrimination.
Narrative C
If these allegations are true, Lockheed Martin is in clear violation of federal civil rights law and should no longer receive taxpayer-funded contracts. No company engaged in race-based discrimination should be rewarded with billions in federal dollars. It’s time for Congress to reexamine Lockheed’s eligibility for government work.
Editor's Note
This story currently has limited coverage. We will continue to monitor all major outlets and update our reporting as additional information becomes available.