GOP freshman firebrand targets global consulting giant over 'plainly illegal' DEI practices

House Republican Brandon Gill sent a letter to McKinsey & Company on February 3, 2026, alleging that the consulting firm's diversity, equity, and inclusion reports violated federal employment law by promoting race and gender-based hiring practices. Gill, a Texas representative, cited a figure of $94 billion in economic costs associated with such practices. McKinsey did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the allegations.

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