Disney Faces Employee Dissent Over DEI Initiative Rollback Amid Trump's Influence

Disney is scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives amidst pressure from President Donald Trump's administration, which has pushed to end such programs nationwide. Changes include removing diversity-focused programs and altering content warnings on Disney+, moves that have surprised and disappointed employees who expected continued support from CEO Bob Iger. This shift is seen by some as capitulating to Trump's policies, with staff likening the situation to past leadership controversies. Disney has also revised its executive compensation evaluation by replacing 'diversity and inclusion' with 'talent strategies,' aligning with its stated business goals. These actions reflect a broader trend among major corporations like Walmart and Target, which have also reduced DEI efforts since Trump's re-election. Disney's modifications have sparked internal concern about the company's future direction and commitment to its previously declared values.