When he said something incendiary or flirted with authoritarianism, high-minded chief executives would issue vague, moralizing statements and try to distance themselves from a pro-business president who coveted their approval.
But when Mr. Trump cut taxes, rolled back onerous regulations or used them as props for a photo op, they would applaud his leadership and grin for the cameras.
After Wednesday's events on Capitol Hill, the true cost of that balancing act was plain to see, even through the tear gas wafting in the rotunda.
While you're here, how about this:
Should Business Executives Who Enabled the Capitol Riots Be Held to Account? - The New York Times
Andrew here. I want to speak with you directly this morning, so this may feel a bit more personal than usual.
And there were many enablers — educated, smart, articulate, often wealthy people who were willing to ignore Mr. Trump's threat to democracy in the name of economic growth, lower taxes, lighter regulations, or simply access and proximity to power.
At a time when business leaders tout their "values" and "social responsibility," how should those enablers — and the institutions they run — be considered after all this?
North Texas 12-year-old starts candle business hoping to 'calm the world' during this
A Dallas 12-year-old is working to "calm the world" selling candles, hoping to help those struggling during a difficult time.
Uzziah Campbell just moved his business, Calm & Cure Candle Co. , to Dallas after starting it in Washington state.
Uzziah started his business in the middle of the pandemic after seeing all of the social unrest in the country.
"And I was saying to myself, 'Man, I want to calm these people down and help them be happy during this horrible time'," Uzziah said. "And I really feel like I've helped some people calm down and be happy during an unhappy time."
SBA Releases New PPP Guidelines Designed To Buoy Small Businesses
SAN JOSE, CA - OCTOBER 09: Sunny Donuts owner Chip Lim listens to a customer's order on Oct. 9, ... [+] 2020, in San Jose, Calif. Sunny Donuts is closing on this Sunday, Oct. 11. (Photo by Dai Sugano/MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images)
While I am certain additional information and changes are forthcoming, my team and I are committed to ensuring this relief funding is accessible and the process is as easy as possible. If you're a small business owner, now is the time to begin preparing your documentation and information.
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Biden Taps Isabel Guzman to Lead Small Business Administration - WSJ
WASHINGTON—President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Isabel Guzman, a California economic development official, to lead the Small Business Administration, according to people familiar with the matter.
Ms. Guzman was a senior official at the SBA during the Obama administration, serving as deputy chief of staff. In 2019, she became the director of California's Office of the Small Business Advocate, where she helped implement a grant program for businesses affected by the pandemic.
Pence opposes 25th Amendment effort to remove Trump, VP advisors say - Business Insider
Vice President Mike Pence doesn't support removing President Donald Trump from office via the 25th Amendment despite the growing bipartisan chorus for a last-minute change at the very top of the American government, Pence advisors told Insider.
"Not happening," a Republican close to Pence said when asked about growing calls for him to replace Trump.
Pence and his team are trying to avoid that very showdown. They're worried that it could spiral the country even further into chaos and partisan divide, while putting into jeopardy Pence's political aspirations of running for the White House himself in 2024.
@properties cuts ties with agent who was at Capitol during Trump riot
An agent for @properties was swiftly cut from the residential brokerage after her social media posts showed she was at the U.S. Capitol yesterday supporting the effort to keep President Donald Trump in office.
Speaking to Crain’s from an Uber on her way to her flight back to Chicago this afternoon, Andrews said she only learned about the mob breaching Capitol security and roaming the building’s chambers and offices later that night, when she was no longer at the site.
New Year, New Business: Premium CBD Store opens in Dickinson | The Dickinson Press
Avila and her family came to Dickinson from Bakersfield, Cali. but have been in Dickinson for eight years now. Previously she was working at Edgewood Hawks Point, but has now decided to follow her entrepreneurial calling in launching this business endeavor.
"This comes from my heart, I started using CBD three years ago to treat depression and I loved the benefits it gave me. It is the reason why I wanted to go through with this," Avila said. "I realized there was a need, but it wasn't until this year I decided I had to go for it. I knew I would keep postponing if I didn't."
Happening on Twitter
NEW: A Maryland company has terminated one of its employees after he was apparently captured in a picture during th… https://t.co/YaU1ob1NuM TreWardWBAL (from Baltimore, MD) Thu Jan 07 16:58:20 +0000 2021
Imagine trying to push this narrative after a riot that came after trump's Stop the steal rally where Rudy, trump a… https://t.co/E5eHnUiygU MollyJongFast Thu Jan 07 15:02:54 +0000 2021
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