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Trump bars firms with pro-diversity policies from federal contracts

President Trump issued an executive order barring companies that adopt policies to address racism or sexism in the workplace from qualifying for federal government contracts.

Published Mar 26, 2026, 10:44 PM EDT | WFMZZ

President Donald Trump issued an executive order Thursday prohibiting companies that do business with the federal government from maintaining policies intended to combat racism or sexism in the workplace. The order prevents firms with such pro-diversity measures from qualifying for government contracts.