Chief Diversity Officer Keith Woods announced he'll retire after a 46-year career in journalism and 15 years at NPR, as the issue he has championed takes center stage in political discourse.

NPR’s chief diversity officer is stepping down as the network stares down a federal investigation that aims to pull its funding, according to a report. On Wednesday, Keith Woods, 66, said he was retiring after 15 years at the public broadcaster – even as President Trump targets diversity programs and urges companies to reverse the controversial policies.

NPR says it will continue to support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts after their Chief Diversity Officer, Keith Woods, announced his retirement.