"Costco should treat every person equally and based on their merit, rather than based on divisive and discriminatory DEI practices. That reflects President Trump's executive order encouraging 'the Private Sector to End Illegal DEI discrimination and Preferences.'"

Shareholders rejected a proposal to evaluate the risks of maintaining diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on Monday joined 18 other state attorneys general in sending a letter to Costco demanding the wholesale giant abandon its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is calling on Costco to end its so called “illegal and discriminatory” diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost joined 18 other Republican attorneys general to pressure Costco to drop its DEI policies.

Donald Trump’s administration is ending federal DEI programs in America, and multiple corporations have followed suit.

Two months ago, in his first network television interview after the election, Donald Trump said he owed his victory to Americans’ anger over immigration and inflation, specifically the rising cost of groceries.

Aficionados of Costco's famous $1.50 hot dogs will once again be able to top off their cheap treats with a Coca-Cola after more than a decade of unavailability at the discount retailer, its CEO says.

The pressure comes after President Trump issued an executive order directing government agency chiefs to dismantle DEI policies at federal agencies.

JPMorgan and Costco say DEI efforts help drive innovation and success, though other companies like Meta and Walmart are scaling back policies.

On Monday, attorneys general from the states, including Nebraska's Mike Hilgers and Iowa's Brenna Bird, cited concerns about discrimination and legal risks.