"Costco should treat every person equally and based on their merit, rather than based on divisive and discriminatory DEI practices. That reflects President Trump's executive order encouraging 'the Private Sector to End Illegal DEI discrimination and Preferences.'"

Shareholders rejected a proposal to evaluate the risks of maintaining diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on Monday joined 18 other state attorneys general in sending a letter to Costco demanding the wholesale giant abandon its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is calling on Costco to end its so called “illegal and discriminatory” diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joined 18 other Republican attorneys general to pressure Costco to drop its DEI policies.

JPMorgan and Costco say DEI efforts help drive innovation and success, though other companies like Meta and Walmart are scaling back policies.

Donald Trump’s administration is ending federal DEI programs in America, and multiple corporations have followed suit.

On Monday, attorneys general from the states, including Nebraska's Mike Hilgers and Iowa's Brenna Bird, cited concerns about discrimination and legal risks.

State AGs in 19 states urge Costco to end discriminatory DEI policies, aligning with Trump’s executive order to enforce civil rights laws and investigate violators.

Costco is defying Donald Trump and conservative activists by sticking to its DEI policies The president-elect and his incoming administration have railed against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, claiming they are unfair and distracting.

The right-leaning behavior of Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos shouldn't be an influence in most U.S. workplaces.