The city faced the potential loss of $277 million in federal grant funding if it did not end the DEI programs. Councilman Charles Lauersdorf, who represents District 4, said he supported ending the programs because he wanted to keep taxes as low as possible while not sacrificing public safety, which was in line with his constituents’s wishes.

The decision, which passed 7-4, comes amid increasing pressure to comply with new directives from President Donald Trump, who has promised to withdraw

Fort Worth City Council voted 7–4 to end its DEI department, citing federal funding risks and public pressure.