US Business Leaders Express Concerns Over Trump's Impact on Economy and Democracy
TL;DR
The article explores how corporate America, including media, finance, and tech industries, has historically caved to presidential pressure due to fear, competition, and the breakdown of a cohesive business elite, highlighting a shift towards shareholder capitalism that prioritizes short-term profits and stock prices over collective resistance or civic responsibility.
Topics:businesspolitics#collective-action#corporate-america#free-speech#politics#shareholder-capitalism#trump
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