After the recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, a group of 170 major CEOs, including leaders from IBM, Goldman Sachs, and Pfizer, have come together to denounce political violence. In a statement released by the Partnership for New York City, representing the city's business leaders and leading employers, the CEOs expressed their condemnation of the violent act.
The business leaders labeled the Trump shooting as 'reprehensible' and emphasized the importance of this incident serving as a 'wake-up call for all Americans.' They urged their fellow citizens to reject violence in all its forms and to maintain basic standards of civility and respect for differing opinions in the political sphere and beyond.
Signatories of the statement included prominent figures such as Citi CEO Jane Fraser, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. Notable business personalities like Related Companies CEO Jeff Blau, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon also lent their support to the message.
The CEOs expressed deep sympathy for all innocent victims affected by the tragic event. The unified stance taken by these business leaders underscores the importance of promoting peace, unity, and mutual respect in society, particularly during times of heightened political tensions.
