Major U.S. Corporations Scale Back DEI Initiatives Under Political Pressure

Companies like Amazon, GM, and Meta are reducing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts as Trump administration policies target such programs.

Amazon, GM, Meta, and other corporations have significantly reduced or eliminated DEI-related goals and policies, citing shifting political and legal environments under Trump’s second administration.
Trump’s executive orders have dismantled federal DEI programs, prohibited diversity considerations in hiring, and threatened penalties for private companies maintaining such initiatives.
Conservative activists and public pressure campaigns, led by figures like Robby Starbuck, have played a key role in pushing corporations to abandon DEI commitments.
While some companies like Costco and Apple have resisted rolling back DEI, citing business value and shareholder support, others have aligned with political and social pressures.
Critics argue the rollback of DEI programs undermines progress in addressing systemic disparities, while proponents claim these measures prioritize merit and reduce divisiveness.