Walmart Makes Stunning Announcement In Wake Of Electoral Vote Controversy
Scott Olson/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Jan. 13, 2021 12:35 am EST
The world, along with corporate America, was watching when members of the House and the Senate trooped back after the U.S. Capitol was besieged by rioters. They watched as members of Congress voted to certify the results of the November 3 elections, which state-level officials have repeatedly said were free and fair. Corporate America was also watching as a number of Senators and members of the House voted against certifying the results of the elections — and businesses are now saying enough is enough.
On Tuesday, January 12, retail giant Walmart announced it will indefinitely suspend donations to U.S. lawmakers who voted against certifying the results of the November 3 polls which recognized President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, stating that in the aftermath of the U.S. Capitol riots on January 6, its “political action committee is indefinitely suspending contributions to those members of Congress who voted against the lawful certification of state electoral college votes.” A total of 147 Republican members of the House and Senate chambers voted to challenge Biden’s victory (via Reuters).
Walmart Makes Stunning Announcement In Wake Of Electoral Vote Controversy
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By Hope Ngo/Jan. 13, 2021 12:35 am EST
The world, along with corporate America, was watching when members of the House and the Senate trooped back after the U.S. Capitol was besieged by rioters. They watched as members of Congress voted to certify the results of the November 3 elections, which state-level officials have repeatedly said were free and fair. Corporate America was also watching as a number of Senators and members of the House voted against certifying the results of the elections — and businesses are now saying enough is enough.
On Tuesday, January 12, retail giant Walmart announced it will indefinitely suspend donations to U.S. lawmakers who voted against certifying the results of the November 3 polls which recognized President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, stating that in the aftermath of the U.S. Capitol riots on January 6, its “political action committee is indefinitely suspending contributions to those members of Congress who voted against the lawful certification of state electoral college votes.” A total of 147 Republican members of the House and Senate chambers voted to challenge Biden’s victory (via Reuters).
On Tuesday, January 12, retail giant Walmart announced it will indefinitely suspend donations to U.S. lawmakers who voted against certifying the results of the November 3 polls which recognized President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, stating that in the aftermath of the U.S. Capitol riots on January 6, its “political action committee is indefinitely suspending contributions to those members of Congress who voted against the lawful certification of state electoral college votes.” A total of 147 Republican members of the House and Senate chambers voted to challenge Biden’s victory (via Reuters).
Corporate America has taken a stand
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America’s best-known CEOs have come forward to denounce the violence, including Apple’s Tim Cook, who said: “Today marks a sad and shameful chapter in our nation’s history. Those responsible for this insurrection should be held to account, and we must complete the transition to President-elect Biden’s administration.” Others, like the National Association of Manufacturers, which had long supported President Donald Trump, called on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment “to preserve democracy.”
