Trump Administration Drives Corporate and Academic Rollbacks of DEI Policies

U.S. companies and universities are scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives following President Trump's executive orders targeting such programs.

President Trump's executive orders have eliminated DEI programs across federal agencies and pressured private companies and universities to follow suit.
Major corporations, including Disney, Google, and Goldman Sachs, have reduced or rebranded DEI efforts, citing legal and political pressures under the current administration.
Higher education institutions are rebranding DEI offices to circumvent state bans, using terms like 'inclusion' and 'belonging' to continue related initiatives.
Experts warn that scaling back DEI programs could harm workplace diversity and compliance with anti-discrimination laws, particularly in countries like Australia with stronger legal protections.
Some companies, such as Costco and Delta Airlines, have resisted the anti-DEI movement, emphasizing the business value of maintaining inclusive policies.

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