America’s most prominent LGBT advocacy organization is witnessing a dramatic drop in corporate cooperation with its business evaluation program. The Human Rights Campaign has traditionally published its Corporate Equality Index, which assesses how major companies support LGBT initiatives and policies.
Following President Trump’s 2024 electoral victory, corporate participation in this ranking system has plummeted significantly. Roughly 60 percent of businesses that previously participated in the HRC’s evaluation process have chosen to withdraw their cooperation. This exodus includes major retail and technology companies such as Walmart, McDonald’s, and IBM.
