Trans Actor Laverne Cox Claims Trump's Reversal of DEI Is Why He 'Lost So Much Money'

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Transgender actor Laverne Cox has attributed significant financial losses to President Trump's reversal of federal diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Cox claims the rollback of DEI programs has cost trans actors substantial earnings as backlash against diversity initiatives intensifies across industries. The actor's comments reflect broader tensions between entertainment industry diversity efforts and the current administration's policy direction. This dispute highlights the competing economic and cultural stakes surrounding DEI implementation in Hollywood.