The companies are among the latest major corporations to alter their diversity programmes since Trump's re-election.

Facebook owner Meta Platforms and Amazon.com are winding down diversity programs ahead of Republican Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency as conservative opposition to such initiatives grows louder.

Meta confirms Axios report that the company is is axing its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including for hiring and training.

Meta and Amazon are both axing their diversity programs, adding their names to a growing list of firms across corporate America making similar moves in anticipation of Donald Trump’s return to the White House.