Fannie Mae—the Federal National Mortgage Association, a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE)—shut down its ESG department, firing over 30 employees, including Laurel Davis, head of the company’s mission and impact program.

The closure follows similar moves at Freddie Mac and reflects a broader shift away from ESG and DEI initiatives promoted during the Biden administration. Leadership changes at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), including President Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte as director, have contributed to the shift.

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