As business leaders fall in line behind the president and his policies, Americans are using their wallet to hurt where it matters – bottom linesDon’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get trusted reporting.In late January, Lauren Bedson did what many would likely find unthinkable: she cancelled her Amazon Prime membership. The catalyst was Donald Trump’s inauguration. Many more Americans are planning to make similar decisions this Friday.Bedson made her move after seeing photos of Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder, sitting with other tech moguls and billionaires, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Google’s Sundar Pichai, just rows behind Trump at his inauguration. Continue reading...
Consumers are boycotting companies as business leaders align with Donald Trump, eroding trust. This trend began after Trump's inauguration, with examples like Jeff Bezos sitting with Trump, leading consumers to question corporate values. A Harris poll found 25% of Americans have stopped shopping at their favorite stores due to political stances. Boycotts target companies like Amazon, Target, and Walmart for dropping diversity goals. Consumers, such as Kim Wohlenhaus, are canceling memberships and changing shopping habits to resist corporate actions. Amazon alone has 180 million Prime members, highlighting reliance on big companies. While past boycotts under Biden were conservative-driven against progressive policies, current actions reflect broader consumer skepticism.
