President Donald Trump has taken decisive actions to target diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts at the federal level, sparking a ripple effect across various sectors. Through Executive Orders, Trump condemned government DEI programs as wasteful and discriminatory, leading to federal DEI staff being placed on leave and laid off. Despite a federal judge temporarily blocking these orders, anti-DEI sentiments have taken root. Trump’s influence extended to the military, where he dismissed officers supporting diversity and equity.

Major corporations, including Pepsi, Disney, PBS, prominent banks, Google, Meta, Amazon, Boeing, Target, McDonald’s, Walmart, Harley-Davidson, and Lowe’s, have responded to Trump’s stance by scaling back or dismantling their DEI initiatives. For instance, Pepsi ended DEI workforce representation goals, while Disney shifted its DEI focus and content disclaimers. PBS ceased DEI efforts to comply with Trump’s orders, and banks like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase faced criticism over their diversity initiatives. Google revised its hiring goals, Meta cut its DEI team, and Amazon removed DEI mentions from its policies. Boeing disbanded its DEI team, and retail giants like Walmart and Target phased out diversity programs.

The impact of Trump’s actions has been felt nationwide, with companies adjusting their DEI strategies in response to the changing political landscape. The shifts in corporate DEI initiatives reflect a broader trend influenced by Trump’s policies and rhetoric, signaling a significant shift in the approach to diversity and inclusion efforts.