President Trump issued an executive order to crack down on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, targeting federal government, military, universities, and major corporations. Despite the efforts, DEI initiatives continue in some organizations.
Key Points
President Trump's executive order targeted DEI practices in the federal government, military, universities, and major corporations
Despite the crackdown, some companies like Costco and Cisco continue to support DEI initiatives
DEI programs have shown results in increasing the number of Black executives in S&P 100 companies
Critics of DEI view it as illegal discrimination and some hold powerful positions in the Trump administration
Pros
Some organizations continue to defend and implement DEI initiatives
DEI programs have shown positive results in increasing diversity in leadership roles
Cons
Critics view DEI efforts as illegal discrimination
Trump administration's actions against DEI have faced disapproval from a majority of the public, especially Democrats