Uber CEO Steps Down from Trump Council, Celebs React
Travis Kalanick has decided that he will step down from President Trump‘s economic advisory council following lots of backlash that included a #DeleteUber campaign.
The Uber CEO faced criticism after the president signed an executive order banning refugees and other immigrants from seven Muslim countries.
“Earlier today I spoke briefly with the president about the immigration executive order and its issues for our community,” Kalanick said in a statement. “I also let him know that I would not be able to participate on his economic council. Joining the group was not meant to be an endorsement of the president or his agenda but unfortunately it has been misinterpreted to be exactly that.”
Celebs like Jaime King and Billy Eichner are speaking out with their thoughts on Kalanick‘s decision. Read below!
Well, he has to keep the money coming in. I'm unconvinced of any in the pure intentions but glad he made this decision. Still using @lyft https://t.co/wxzJNAUHbB
— Jaime King (@Jaime_King) February 2, 2017
POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!! πΊπΈπ³οΈβπ https://t.co/JIZyDsr44m
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) February 2, 2017
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AWESOMENESS-Uber boss quits Trump advisory board https://t.co/RXp3CgD6Iz
— Paul Bettany (@Paul_Bettany) February 2, 2017
Your actions produce results. Uber's CEO listened, RESIGNED from Trump's Corp. Advisory Council. I applaud him. https://t.co/HDLePcjhvS
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) February 2, 2017
Uber CEO gone as Trump advisor while Vanity Fair, NY Times & SNL enjoy record increases#TrumpEffect in its full glory#CultOfTrump#Resist pic.twitter.com/sLYqz3nrT4
— Billy Baldwin (@BillyBaldwin) February 2, 2017
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