Several major U.S. corporations, including McDonald's, Toyota, and Walmart, are scaling back their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, citing changes in the legal and political landscape.

McDonald's has announced the retirement of its goal to have 35% of its U.S. leaders from underrepresented groups by 2025. The company is also ending requirements for its suppliers to commit to DEI initiatives. Additionally, McDonald's has rebranded its diversity team as the "Global Inclusion Team" and is pausing participation in external surveys on workplace inclusion.

These changes align with actions by other U.S. corporations facing pressure from conservative activists to avoid DEI policies. Furthermore, the 2023 Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in college admissions has prompted many businesses to reassess their diversity programs to ensure compliance with the changing legal environment.

Toyota Motor Corp. has also decided to move away from DEI policies and pro-LGBTQ events. The company plans to "narrow our community activities to align with STEM education and workforce readiness," discontinuing previous involvement with the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index.

In addition, Walmart has also announced a rollback of its DEI policies, becoming the largest U.S. company to do so. The retail giant joined other corporations like Ford, Toyota, and Lowe's in adjusting their diversity initiatives. These decisions come amid growing pressure from conservative groups and legal challenges to affirmative action policies.