Costco under Pressure to Abandon DEI Practices

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Republican attorneys general pressure Costco to abandon DEI practices, while Washington AG supports company's stance. Trump's executive order targets DEI in federal government and private sector.

Key Points

  • Republican AGs send letter urging Costco to end 'divisive' DEI policies
  • Trump signs executive order targeting DEI practices in federal government and private sector
  • Costco shareholders reject anti-DEI proposal at shareholder meeting
  • State AGs divided on support for or against DEI practices in corporate America

Pros

  • Costco defends DEI practices as critical to its success
  • Washington AG supports Costco's stance on DEI
  • Major companies like Target, McDonald's, and Walmart have backed off from DEI policies amid scrutiny

Cons

  • Republican attorneys general pressure Costco to abandon DEI practices
  • Concerns raised about unlawful discrimination imposed by Costco's DEI policies