The attempted assassination against Trump is a harrowing wakeup call for the nation, given the clearly dangerous impact that such division may have upon the nation.
And now, it seems that quite a few business leaders are coming out of the woodwork to demonstrate serious support for Trump.
After all, they are sage enough to realize that business will hardly thrive in a deeply unstable climate compounded by massive inflation.
In addition, they also are likely to feel empowered to support Trump, for once, without fear of massive backlash.
Per a report from Fox Business, several business leaders have come out in defense of Trump, including several individuals in Big Tech, and others who have directly run counter to Trump in more than one context.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is one of the most high-profile individuals to extend his well wishes to Trump, asserting that Trump is in his prayers.
“I pray for President Trump’s rapid recovery. My thoughts are with him, the other victims and the Trump family. I strongly condemn this violence,” Cook declared.
A classy, succinct commentary that makes it clear that violent rhetoric should end.
Mark Cuban, a billionaire entrepreneur famed for his feud with Trump, also noted the attempt on Trump’s life, as well as the entire situation, is “heartbreaking.”
“This is heartbreaking. Hopefully there is a way we can help support this person and their family,” Cuban declared.
It would be amazing if the victim of the rally, firefighter Corey Comperatore, did receive an outpouring of support, as they lost their lives in a senseless act of violence.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon issued an especially lengthy statement, making it clear that he is deeply distressed by the “political violence” that has emerged.
“We are deeply saddened by the political violence and the assassination attempt on former President Trump last evening. On behalf of our entire leadership team, our thoughts today are with the former President, his family and the families of those who were tragically injured and killed,” Dimon declared.
Absolutely. And Dimon doesn’t stop there.
“We must stand firmly together against any acts of hate, intimidation or violence that seek to undermine our democracy or inflict harm. It is only through constructive dialogue that we can tackle our nation’s toughest challenges,” Dimon continued.
“Constructive dialogue.” In other words, freedom of speech … not the constant threat of “being cancelled,” or even worse, if a conservative dares to share their opinion.
In addition to the outpouring of support from varied business leaders, Trump also scored direct endorsements from high-profile figures.
Including Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk.
“I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” Musk declared.
Amazing. That definitely amplified the support for Trump.
Investor Bill Ackman, who has called out Harvard for its dangerous DEI initiatives, has also chimed in, adding that he endorses Trump for the presidency as well.
“I came to this decision some time ago as many @X followers have already understood from my supportive posts of Trump and my criticisms of @POTUS Biden … The reason why I have not yet formally done so is that I want to explain my thinking in detail and address the arguments put forth by others against Trump,” Ackman added.
Awesome. That’s a second strong endorsement for Trump’s candidacy.
However, amongst all those who have supported Trump in the wake of the deadly rally, perhaps the most surprising source is none other than Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
After all, Zuckerberg has dumped hundreds of millions into leftist causes, but he may well be ruing the role his company has played in the current political discourse … or lack thereof.
“Praying for a quick recovery for President Trump. This is such a sad day for our country. Political violence undermines democracy and must always be condemned,” Zuckerberg declared.
Indeed, it must.
And, with any luck, Big Tech will put its money where its mouth is and stop the flow of political violence that pervades its platforms.
Author: Jane Jones
