fter Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol last week, Bank of America sent a memo to employees who had donated to the company’s political action committee. The note made it clear there would be financial consequences for legislators who had voted against certifying the 2020 election results. “For upcoming elections,” the message said, “We will take into account the appalling events of January 6 before making any PAC decisions regarding those members.
Bank of America isn’t the only company caught in an awkward position—pledging financial consequences for Trump’s acolytes while continuing to pay the president rent. Many of Trump’s tenants are locked into longstanding lease agreements, which makes severing those ties more challenging than simply pledging to withhold future political donations.
It’s a similar story at Microsoft, which decided on Friday that it would freeze political giving through its PAC. “The PAC regularly pauses its donations in the first quarter of a new Congress, but it will take additional steps this year to consider these recent events and consult with employees,” a spokesperson said in a statement. The technology firm also did not answer whether it will be seeking to change its lease inside 555 California, where it pays an estimated $3.
DanAlexander21 A little late, I love all the rats jumping ship like he wasn’t this person last month.
DanAlexander21 It’s life sustaining to think before you speak thus restraining cutting the “Nose” to spite the very large “Face.”
DanAlexander21 I feel many people don't feel safe reading Forbes anymore when you publish a McCarthyism editorial suggesting blacklist of anyone who worked for Trump. That person involved has radical ideas and should no longer be working for Forbes. Otherwise, we're done with Forbes.
DanAlexander21 In my opinion we only have eyes for Trump! Trump! Trump! America doesn’t believe mass media anymore...what they’ve done is unforgettable....😙🎶🎶🎶📺💻📻📰
DanAlexander21 Cus hes a proper businessman.
DanAlexander21 Now I believe what people are saying about chris_grey2 is true, Mr Chris you are indeed a man of your words, you have changed life’s including mine. Thanks chris_grey2 for your kindness I now have alot to pay off my debt I'll not stop trading with your company platform
DanAlexander21 Which means...these companies are hypocrites. Or, the bad ass agreement still collects Rent even though they have evacuated.
DanAlexander21 Trump will always be my President. 😊 The two most beautiful people on earth.👇 Their goodness and grace brings tears to my eyes.
DanAlexander21 Happy to read Forbes stand on the lack of truthfulness of the Trump Press Secretary crew (all of them). They will carry the stench of lies wherever they go professionally. We are watching and will remember.
DanAlexander21 Many people don't feel safe reading Forbes anymore when you publish a McCarthyism editorial suggesting blacklist of anyone who worked for Trump. That person involved has radical ideas and should no longer be working for Forbes. Otherwise, we're done with Forbes.
DanAlexander21 Moooovvveee
DanAlexander21 13/01/2021 MEGA CULTO GLOBAL DE QUARTA-FEIRA | OS PROFETAS DO SENHOR | BlessedMidweekExpo
DanAlexander21 Who do you think you are? You are the true dictators bigbrotherforbes
DanAlexander21 😂😂😂
DanAlexander21 Big US🇺🇸companies are not link to a political process.
DanAlexander21 Uhhg He's so gross...
DanAlexander21 😂 they should not pay rent? I’m distancing myself from my evil landlord... but i’m still playing rent 😇
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DanAlexander21 If that is the case he should raise their rent.
DanAlexander21 They are just lip servicing