The Times later found Bohn had been under investigation for racial and gender discrimination at the University of Cincinnati, his previous employer, at the time of his hiring.

In a memo to staff about the decision, which affects, hiring, supplier and training efforts, the company cited a "shifting legal and policy landscape".

In addition to letting go of the company’s dedicated DEI team, Meta will also end efforts to diversify vendors and end a hiring process that enables more diverse candidates to apply.

Surveys indicate that business leaders are generally optimistic about hiring prospects in the coming months, expecting that the incoming Trump administration will cut taxes and regulations.

Fire Department budget cut, the size of firefighting crews in California, and diversity hiring.