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Federal Contractors Defy Trump, Uphold Diversity Initiatives

3/25/2025

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By April, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs will ensure federal contractors have halted affirmative action plans as mandated by Trump's executive order. In a bold move, nearly half of company executives plan to uphold their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, defying the administration's push to dismantle these vital programs.

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By April, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs will ensure federal contractors have halted affirmative action plans as mandated by Trump's executive order. In a bold move, nearly half of company executives plan to uphold their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, defying the administration's push to dismantle these vital programs.