Experts applaud companies suspending contributions to U.S. lawmakers who opposed Biden certification

Source:-Newzee


Walmart, the world's biggest retailer, and Walt Disney joined other major companies in indefinitely suspending donations to U.S. lawmakers who voted against President-elect Joe Biden's election certification.
The Arkansas-based company said on Tuesday (January 12) that in light of last week's attack on the U.S. Capitol, its "political action committee is indefinitely suspending contributions to those members of Congress who voted against the lawful certification of state electoral college votes."
Disney, the entertainment company, said in a statement that in the "immediate aftermath of that appalling siege, members of Congress had an opportunity to unite - an opportunity that some sadly refused to embrace. In light of these events, we have decided we will not make political contributions in 2021 to lawmakers who voted to reject the certification of the Electoral College votes."
Other blue-chip companies including AT&T Inc, Amazon.com Inc and Mastercard Inc announced similar moves in the past several days.
General Motors said on Tuesday it had paused all political contributions after the Capitol events.
Chubb Ltd,one of the world's largest insurers, MetLife Inc, Liberty Mutual Insurance and Travelers Companies joined a host of companies that are re-evaluating or temporarily stopping political donations.
The announcements indicate that some corporate donors, which usually give money to Republicans and Democrats alike, are reassessing their strategy after supporters of outgoing Republican President Donald Trump attacked the Capitol last week, aiming to prevent Congress from certifying Biden's win. Five people died, including a police officer.
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