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Feb 2025

15m 49s

What Trump’s War on DEI Means for Busine...

The Wall Street Journal

About this episode

A blitz of executive orders from President Trump promises to do more than rid the government of diversity, inclusion and equity policies. WSJ workplace and employment reporter Lauren Weber and career and work life columnist Callum Borchers explain how the president’s moves to stamp out DEI efforts are starting to ripple across Corporate America, and what those changes mean for workers. Luke Vargas hosts.

Further Reading:

How Trump’s Assault on DEI Will Ripple Across Corporate America

You Blamed DEI for Hurting Your Career. Now What?

Anti-DEI Activists Target Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase

Trump’s War on DEI Freezes Diversity Work Across Federal Government

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