The October 18 "No Kings March" was a remarkable success. BUT, now what?
- Dennis Ketterman
- 1 day ago
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Marching Against Corporate Interests
The October 18 No Kings March was a great success, with over 7 million people participating across America and internationally. It was a peaceful, organized, and effective demonstration expressing our frustration with Trump's bullshit and our desire for change.
Now What?
But now, we should focus on another group—the ones who funded his campaign and inaugural ball, effectively placing him in the White House. These are the true culprits, enjoying access to the White House and benefits from supporting a convicted felon, a rapist and numerous other crimes.
Trump's chaotic administration was not merely the result of his individual actions. It was significantly shaped by corporate campaign donors prioritizing profit over the public's well-being.
By marching, protesting, and boycotting, we can hold corporate donors responsible and work toward a more just political system.
In addition to rallies, boycotting the products and services of companies that endorse harmful policies is another effective way to hold corporate donors accountable. By choosing where to spend our money based on our values, we can send a clear message that their actions have consequences.
Boycotts can disrupt the financial prospects of corporations that place profit over ethical behavior. Notable examples include the boycott against Chick-fil-A in 2012 in response to its donations to anti-LGBTQ+ groups. This boycott had a palpable impact, emphasizing how consumer choices can challenge corporate actions.
Who Are Trump's Major Donors?
The following are companies and individuals who don't give a dam about you or your family, their only interest is money -- yours!
Many of these companies are recognizeable, but others you may have to do a little digging to find out who they really are and the prodicts or services they represent.
Elon Musk: $290 million
Timothy Mellon: $150 million
Adelson Clinic for Drug Abuse Treatment & Research: $106 million
Fossill Fuel Industry: $40 million
Linda McMahon of WWE: $16 million
Hendricks Holding Co: $15 million
Bigelow Aerospace: $14.1 million
Laura & Issac Perlmutter Foundation: 12.4 million
ABC Supply: $11 million
Cantor Fitzgerald: $11 million
Uline: $10 million
Pratt Industries: $10 million
British American Tobacco: $10 million
Southern Waste Systems: $9 million
Elliott Management: $7 million
Andreesseen Horowitz: $7 million
Viotl Inc: $6 million
Timothy Dunn of CrownQuest: $5 million
Jeff Sprecher of Intercontinental Exchange and Kelly Loeffler: $4.9 million
Phil Ruffin, a business partner of Trump's: $3.3 million
Jimmy John Liautaud of Jimmy John's: $3.1 million
Geoffrey Palmer: $3 million
Bernard Marcus, former CEO of Home Depot: $2.7 million
Robert Johnson, owner of New York Jets: $2.7 million
Winklevoss twins: $2.6 million
Kenny Troutt of Excel Communications: $2.2 million
George Bishop of GeoSouthern Energy: $2 million
J. Joe Ricketts of TD Ameritrade: $2 million
Chevron: $2 million
Robinhood Markets: $2 million
Andrew Beal of Beal Bank: $1.8 million
Don Ahern of Xtreme Manufacturing: $1.1 million
Roger Penske of Penske Corporation: $1.1 million
Steve Wynn Las Vegas Casinos: The Mirage, Bellagio $1.1 million
Richard Kurtz of The Kamson Corporation: $1.1 million
Antonio Gracias of Valor Equity Partners: $1 million
Douglas Leone of Sequoia Capital: $1 million
OpenAI: $1 million
ExxonMobil: $1 million
Amazon: $1 million
Meta: $1 million
Uber: $1 million
Boeing: $1 million
Qualcomm: $1 million
Coinbase: $1 million
Kraken: $1 million
Galaxy Digital Holdings: $1 million
Crypto.com: $1 million
Paradigm Operations: $1 million
Goldman Sachs: $1 million
Altria: $1 million
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America: $1 million
Bayer: $1 million
Johnson & Johnson: $1 million
National Association of Manufacturers: $1 million
AT&T: $1 million
Comcast: $1 million
Verizon: $1 million
Carrier: $1 million
Intuit: $1 million
Coupang: $1 million
GE Vernova: $500,000
QCells: $500,000
Ericsson: $500,000
CoreCivic: $500,000
GEO Group: $500,000
Abbott Laboratories: $500,000
PayPal: $250,000
HCA Healthcare: $250,000
Oklo Inc: $250,000
Coca Cola: $250,000
American Beverage Association: $250,000
Syngenta: $250,000
International Flavors & Fragrances: $250,000
Elevance Health: $150,000
American Clean Power Association: $100,000
Instacart: $100,000
Airbnb: $100,000
Socure: $100,000
Barnes & Thornburg LLP: $100,000
FYI: 3 Companies That Control 88% of The Largest Corporations in America
Ownership and Influence
BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street are names you’ve probably heard of. However, most people are unfamiliar with their extensive control over the corporate world. These asset management firms, collectively known as the “Big Three,” dominate the $15.1 trillion global passive equity funds industry, and control over $60 trillion in assets under management! That's a lot of influence.
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