Meta (NASDAQ:META) is ending its major diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, effective immediately, Axios reported Friday, citing an internal memo intended for company employees. The move is among many sweeping changes the Mark Zuckerberg-led company has made within this week ahead of Donald Trump's second term as U.

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is terminating major DEI programs, effective immediately — including for hiring, training and picking suppliers, according to a new employee memo obtained by Axios. Why it matters: The move is a strong signal to Meta employees that the company's push to make inroads with the incoming Trump administration isn't just posturing,

Meta told employees Friday it will cut its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) team and roll back several related programs, marking another major shift in policy for the leading social media

Meta Platforms is ending its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, including those for hiring, training and picking suppliers, it said in a memo to employees posted on an internal company forum on Friday.

Meta is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, known as DEI, the company said Friday, becoming the latest company to pull back from such practices in the wake of pressure from conservative critics and customers.

Meta employees took to an internal forum, viewed by Business Insider, to speak out over the DEI roll back.

McDonald's announced earlier this week that the company would end some initiatives centered on diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI.