Trump revoked a decades-old executive order saying federal contractors must take affirmative action to avoid discrimination in hiring and employment.

President Trump on Tuesday revoked a decades-old executive order that strengthened protections against workplace discrimination. Why it matters: Trump's desire to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the federal government's employment practices could set the tone for private companies nationwide to do the same.

Johnson’s order required federal contractors to ensure equal opportunity for minorities in recruitment, hiring, training and other employment practices. The social media claims referred to the 1965 “Equal Employment Opportunity Act.