Laverne Cox Says She’s “Lost So Much Money” Since Trump Admin Killed DEI

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Nearly two years into Trump's second term, Emmy winner Laverne Cox says her income has cratered as brands shy away from working with her. The Black trans actress and activist attributes the financial hit to the White House's aggressive dismantling of DEI initiatives, which has made corporate partners "very scared" to align with her publicly. Cox joins a growing chorus of performers and creators reporting similar economic consequences as companies retreat from diversity commitments under political pressure.