Just days into his term, Trump signed executive orders targeting DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) efforts—leading many companies to pull back from publicly supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
📊 A recent survey shows:
- 39% of companies are backing out due to fear of right-wing backlash
- Only 7% cite pressure from the left
💸 Pride events are struggling financially:
- San Francisco: $200,000 budget gap
- New York: $750,000 deficit
- St. Louis: Anheuser-Busch ended support after 30 years
- Washington, D.C. (World Pride): Booz Allen withdrew sponsorship; Kennedy Center canceled Pride events
📣 Activists warn: “Companies that cave to political pressure risk losing public trust.”
