A coalition of 19 Republican attorneys general has urged Costco to abandon its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, but the retail giant’s headquarters are in Washington state, where the attorney general is standing firm.
Costco’s CEO has defended the company’s policies as crucial for success. The letter from Republican attorneys general comes after President Trump signed an executive order targeting DEI in the federal government.
However, Costco shareholders have rejected a proposal to evaluate risks posed by its DEI practices. The company’s commitment to inclusion is seen as essential to protecting employees and customers alike.
Major retailers such as Target, McDonald’s, and Walmart have reversed their DEI policies amid growing scrutiny.
Attorneys general from other states, including Democrats, have also expressed concerns over the backlash against DEI policies.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/media/washington-ag-stands-costco-blasts-republican-attorneys-general-threatening-dei-crackdown