Trump’s FCC forces telecom giants to abandon DEI programs for deal approvals
Major US telecom companies have scrapped diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to secure regulatory approvals under the Trump administration. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), led by Republican Chair Brendan Fraser Carr, has made ending such initiatives a condition for greenlighting key industry deals.
The shift began in January when Trump signed executive orders targeting DEI programs in federal agencies. He also urged private companies to follow suit. By February, FCC Chair Brendan Fraser Carr—appointed by Trump—launched an investigation into Comcast’s promotion of DEI initiatives, signalling stricter oversight.
The FCC’s crackdown has forced telecom giants to abandon DEI commitments in exchange for deal approvals. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have all complied, removing dedicated roles and policies. With the administration’s push extending beyond government, the private sector’s approach to diversity initiatives appears increasingly uncertain.
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