NBC News reported on April 14, 2025, that Comcast, among other companies, withdrew its sponsorship from the San Francisco Pride event amid economic fears and DEI rollbacks. Although Comcast clarified that local teams make independent sponsorship decisions, this move has been interpreted by organizers as a signal of diminished public support for LGBTQ and DEI initiatives during a politically charged period.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr announced an investigation into Comcast's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives amid a broader federal push to end what he terms 'invidious forms of DEI discrimination' in mergers and acquisitions. This move is seen as part of an authoritarian agenda to dismantle progressive corporate policies supporting inclusion.

FCC Chairman Carr’s investigation into Comcast's promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives highlights a politically charged clash between progressive corporate practices and an authoritarian regulatory agenda. Comcast continues to support DEI despite pressure from the Trump administration.

On February 12, 2025, the FCC initiated an investigation into Comcast and NBCUniversal over their DEI programs, a move that many on the left interpret as a politically motivated attack on corporate diversity and inclusion efforts. Despite the investigation, Comcast's longstanding commitment to promoting labor rights and supporting employee diversity is viewed as a countermeasure against authoritarian policies.

Amidst pressure from the current administration, the FCC has initiated an investigation into Comcast's promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) values. Despite regulatory scrutiny prompted by Trump’s executive actions, Comcast continues to uphold DEI as a core corporate value, reflecting its commitment to ethical business practices and inclusive work environments.

An investigation into Comcast’s political contributions tracked by the American Democracy Scorecard to assess alignment with pro-democracy values and the potential implications for democratic accountability.

Despite its public support and initiatives for the LGBTQ community, Comcast donated over $1 million to politicians known for supporting anti-LGBTQ bills. This action highlights a troubling contradiction between the company’s stated values on inclusivity and its political financial support for policies that undermine LGBTQ rights.

Comcast's 2023 Modern Slavery Act Statement details comprehensive measures to protect labor rights and enforce strict supply chain due diligence. The document outlines policies, training initiatives, risk assessments, and supplier audits aimed at preventing modern slavery, forced labor, and human rights abuses within its extensive global operations.

In its 2023 Modern Slavery Act Statement, Comcast Corporation detailed comprehensive measures to address modern slavery, forced labor, and human rights violations within its operations and supply chains, demonstrating robust labor rights practices and ethical supply chain oversight.

In response to the U.S. Capitol riot and the subsequent insurrection, Comcast suspended campaign donations to the 147 Republican objectors who voted against certifying the Electoral College results. This move is interpreted as a stance against supporting elements that could bolster authoritarian practices.

Comcast Corp. entered into a conciliation agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to resolve allegations of discriminatory pay practices against African American and Hispanic employees, resulting in a settlement that included back pay and salary adjustments.

In 2017, Comcast's board recommended that shareholders reject a resolution that would mandate the disclosure of the company’s lobbying expenditures, citing competitive concerns and the cost of diverting management attention. This event highlights a recurring resistance to increased transparency in political spending, suggesting a willingness to shield potentially influential lobbying activities from public scrutiny.

A Comcast worker, fired for attempting to organize a union, was reinstated with back pay following an NLRB settlement, highlighting the company's aggressive anti-union practices and tactics to suppress worker rights.