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Rep. Brandon Gill Opens McKinsey DEI Probe

8/18/2026

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  • Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) opened a probe into McKinsey over its DEI reports.
  • Gill said the reports push gender-based hiring targets breaching the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
  • Gill cited a 2026 White House Economic Report that said DEI initiatives cost the U.S. $94 billion in 2023.
  • President Donald Trump linked the $94 billion cost to illegal hiring.
  • McKinsey projects a $12 trillion GDP boost if the gender gap narrows by 2025.