Corporate Focus and Legal Actions
Trump's operatives and conservative activists, led by Stephen Miller and Edward Blum, have identified 45 companies, from Amazon to , for their DEI efforts, with a combined market value of nearly $10 trillion, as potential targets for investigation.
The is preparing a report to deter "discriminatory" DEI programs, threatening criminal investigations, while activists have filed lawsuits and complaints against companies like and , claiming discrimination against white men.
Activist Strategies and Government Alignment
Activists, including , claim credit for DEI rollbacks at over 15 companies, highlighting a coordinated effort to challenge corporate diversity initiatives. Blum's litigation led to the Supreme Court ending affirmative action in college admissions.
Despite not confirming direct conversations with the administration, Blum suggests companies should be cautious and discontinue DEI practices that could be legally challenged, indicating a strategic alignment between activist groups and government officials.