Conservatives complained that the order led to cumbersome and unfair bureaucratic rules, but no president since Johnson wanted to face the political fallout that would come from repealing it. That changed on Tuesday, when Trump superseded it with his own executive order, part of a government-wide push against DEI — diversity, equality, and inclusion, policies that MAGA supporters say are unfair to whites.
If anyone wondered whether he was serious, his government also ordered all DEI employees to go on paid leave by the end of the day on Wednesday and ordered federal scrutiny of corporate DEI programs.
There will be court challenges, but their outcomes are uncertain, and there is a shift underway in corporate policies toward so-called color-blind hiring. Some big companies — including Lowe’s, Meta, Amazon, and McDonald’s — are already backing away from DEI programs, but other firms, including Costco, Apple, and Microsoft, have declined, saying their employees expect their programs.
Those calculations may change when the federal government launches regulatory action, and the pressure is unlikely to let up until someone else is in charge in Washington.
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Chris, an Army veteran, started his Walmart journey over 25 years ago as an hourly associate. Today, he manages a Distribution Center and serves as a mentor, helping others navigate their own paths to success. At Walmart, associates have the opportunity to take advantage of the pathways, perks, and pay that come with the job — with or without a college degree. In fact, more than 75% of Walmart management started as hourly associates. Learn more about how over 130,000 associates were promoted into roles of greater responsibility and higher pay in FY25.