Trump Ends ESG and DEI Privilege: What Comes Next

On December 11th, President Trump signed an executive order that could mark one of the most significant shifts in corporate governance in decades. For years, proxy advisory firms—Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), Glass Lewis, and the smaller Egan-Jones—have played a central role in shaping how shareholders vote. Historically, these firms leaned heavily toward supporting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) proposals. That influence helped accelerate the rise of ESG as a dominant theme in boardrooms. Read Full Article »