A wide range of CEOs have condemned Saturday's attack on former President Donald Trump and have called for unity.
Thomas Matthew Crooks allegedly shot Trump, piercing part of his right ear, and killed one other person at a Butler, Pennsylvania, political rally on Saturday. Secret Service agents immediately killed Crooks and found bomb-making materials in his car. The FBI said it believes Crooks acted alone, but there is still absence of a clear ideological motive.
Until this weekend, most executives had been quiet about the presidential election to avoid making themselves political stories. Yet after the assassination attempt, dozens of CEOs reacted on social media to the shooting.
Chobani
Walmart
American Express
Microsoft
There is simply no place for any type of violence in our society. Sending my best wishes to President Trump for a speedy recovery and to all those impacted by today’s horrific event.
— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) July 14, 2024
Micron Technology
Apple
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.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) July 14, 2024
I’m wishing President Trump a speedy recovery. I’m shocked by today’s shooting and loss of life. Political violence is intolerable and we must all come together to strongly oppose it.
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) July 14, 2024
Pfizer
My thoughts are with him, his family, and the victims. I hope he recovers quickly, and that we are able to rapidly return to a more civilized politics.
— Albert Bourla (@AlbertBourla) July 14, 2024
Meta
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Ford
My thoughts are with President Trump and all those impacted by yesterday’s shooting. Violence is never the answer to differences of opinion – political, or otherwise. We are thankful he is safe and recovering.
— Jim Farley (@jimfarley98) July 14, 2024
OpenAI
thinking a lot about what a difference an inch can make to history.
— Sam Altman (@sama) July 14, 2024
hoping this can be a moment where we stare into the abyss and be grateful that there but for the grace of god went we, and collectively decide to turn down the rhetoric and find slightly more unity.
i am happy…
General Motors
I wish President Trump all the best for a full recovery, and I’m sending my thoughts to the innocent victims of yesterday’s senseless act. There is no room for political violence in our society.
— Mary Barra (@mtbarra) July 14, 2024
Dell
Susan and I are saddened by the loss of life yesterday in Pennsylvania. We are thankful President Trump is safe and pray for peace and recovery for our nation.
— Michael Dell (@MichaelDell) July 14, 2024
Intel
A very difficult night for our nation. Relieved to hear that President Trump is in good spirits. Praying for all who have been harmed by this horrific and senseless act. Grateful for the rapid response of law enforcement and first responders. Violence has no place in our society.
— Pat Gelsinger (@PGelsinger) July 14, 2024
Amazon
It’s hard to digest what happened in Pennsylvania today. Just awful. My thoughts go out to the victims’ families. Glad that President Trump is safe and hoping he recovers quickly.
— Andy Jassy (@ajassy) July 14, 2024
Airbnb
I’m horrified by today’s political violence, and I’m thankful President Trump wasn’t seriously injured. My thoughts are with him and his family.
— Brian Chesky (@bchesky) July 14, 2024
Accenture
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