Summary
- Bill Ackman faced criticism from Wall Street executives over his past remarks on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies (DEI).
- Ackman was challenged for calling DEI a racist and illegal movement during a closed-door session at a conference.
- The billionaire hedge fund manager’s views on DEI were met with pushback by attendees who advocated for reframing his criticism.
- Ackman’s comments were seen as lacking understanding of the civil rights movement and American Jews’ role in promoting equality.
