January 1, Big Business Faces Stakes Over DEI Agenda

Wyatt’s Take

• Major businesses are being pushed to drop DEI programs.
• Critics say these policies split workers and hurt trust.
• Pro-business groups want companies to focus on merit and value.

American corporations are at a crossroads. They can stick with divisive ideological policies, or return to the basics that build trust and prosperity.

A bold campaign now calls on 1,000 CEOs to step away from diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates, asking them to serve everyday stakeholders—shareholders, workers, customers, and the public.

The push comes after years of so-called “stakeholder capitalism” where companies followed political trends in the name of social causes.

Critics argue these DEI efforts have only sown division and resentment, giving some groups special treatment and leaving many Americans feeling alienated at work.

There’s growing concern that these programs foster bitterness and turn co-workers against each other, as people start seeing others as enemies rather than teammates.

Recent tragedies, like the killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, are used by some as proof that radical beliefs can spread from the classroom into civic life. While DEI policies aren’t blamed for all violence, critics say they do spread ideas that divide Americans.

The response to Kirk’s death, including public jeering, is cited as evidence that destructive ideologies are poisoning our culture.

While some companies are taking small steps by firing staff who cross the line, many believe that’s not enough. Big-name brands like Bud Light, Target, Jaguar, and Cracker Barrel serve as warnings about the risks of chasing activist approval over loyal customers and honest work.

The 1792 Exchange calls for companies to abandon failed DEI rules, support customers and staff over activist groups, treat all employees fairly, and speak out against celebrating any violence.

The path ahead is clear for business leaders: stick with division and watch decline, or get back to creating jobs and building up America.

It’s time for American companies to remember what made them—and our country—strong in the first place.

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Wyatt Matters

Hard-working Americans want fairness at work, not politics. When companies put values like merit and unity first, they help communities thrive and keep good jobs here at home.