Republicans Retreat on Workplace Diversity

Recent Pew survey data show a large drop in Republican support for corporate and organizational promotion of racial and ethnic diversity (from 61% in 2019 to 40% in late 2025). At the same time, overall majorities still view national diversity positively, but fewer call it 'very good,' indicating softening enthusiasm rather than wholesale rejection. — This shift signals a partisan realignment in how workplace diversity policies are perceived, with implications for corporate DEI programs, employer risk calculations, and political messaging ahead of major anniversaries and elections.