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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.

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A lone student wore an anti-DEI support T-shirt that read "DEI Didn't Earn It" before a rally to protect DEI in America Friday at the University of Louisville campus in Louisville, Kentucky Feb. 28, 2025

Overview

  • 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.