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Intel CEO Brian Krzanich quits Trump's manufacturing council

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giga

Member
Last one out turn out the lights: https://www.axios.com/intel-ceo-exits-president-trumps-manufacturing-council-2473054692.html

Earlier today, I tendered my resignation from the American Manufacturing Council. I resigned to call attention to the serious harm our divided political climate is causing to critical issues, including the serious need to address the decline of American manufacturing. Politics and political agendas have sidelined the important mission of rebuilding America's manufacturing base.

I have already made clear my abhorrence at the recent hate-spawned violence in Charlottesville, and earlier today I called on all leaders to condemn the white supremacists and their ilk who marched and committed violence. I resigned because I want to make progress, while many in Washington seem more concerned with attacking anyone who disagrees with them. We should honor – not attack – those who have stood up for equality and other cherished American values. I hope this will change, and I remain willing to serve when it does.I am not a politician.

I am an engineer who has spent most of his career working in factories that manufacture the world's most advanced devices. Yet, it is clear even to me that nearly every issue is now politicized to the point where significant progress is impossible. Promoting American manufacturing should not be a political issue.My request—my plea—to everyone involved in our political system is this: set scoring political points aside and focus on what is best for the nation as a whole. The current environment must change, or else our nation will become a shadow of what it once was and what it still can and should be.
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cdyhybrid

Member
Surprised he hadn't left already after Trump made it harder for workers to come from overseas to work for tech companies.
 
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skullmuffins

Banned
andythinkpad said:
Who else is still in his council of awful billionaires?
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Way too many, especially considering these councils don't seem to actually do anything. Here's an un-updated list from earlier today:


Dan Diamond @ddiamond
With Ken Frazier's exit, the remaining member CEOs of Trump's jobs advisory council.
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Remaining members of Trump's strategic and advisory council.
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They're afraid of Trump calling them out on Twitter. Cowards.
 
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Penguin

Member
I think you'll see folks distancing themselves from him now. Mostly due to this event but I also believe everyone realizes not facing much ramifications from it.

GoDaddy
Google
3 CEOs in one day

There's not much they lost
 
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cdyhybrid

Member
UberTag said:
Who else is on this council? And can they be Twitter-bombed for maintaining loyalty to a Nazi sympathizer? Let's empty this thing.
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http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-manufacturing-council-whos-still-in-2017-8

(Note: list contains people that left already)

Andrew Liveris, Dow Chemical Company, will remain on the council. "I condemn the violence this weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia, and my thoughts and prayers are with those who lost loved ones and with the people of Virginia," Liveris said in an emailed statement. "In Dow, there is no room for hatred, racism, or bigotry. Dow will continue to work to strengthen the social and economic fabric of the communities where it operates — including supporting policies that help create employment opportunities in manufacturing and rebuild the American workforce."

Bill Brown, Harris Corporation, did not respond to a request for comment.

Michael Dell, Dell Technologies, will remain on the council. "While we wouldn't comment on any member's personal decision, there's no change in Dell engaging with the Trump administration and governments around the world to share our perspective on policy issues that affect our company, customers, and employees," a spokeswoman said.

John Ferriola, Nucor Corporation, did not respond to a request for comment.

Jeff Fettig, Whirlpool Corporation, did not respond to a request for comment.

Mark Fields, formerly Ford Motor Company, stepped away from the council after leaving Ford in May. Ford told Business Insider the company did not have a representative on the manufacturing council.

Ken Frazier, Merck, left the council. "As CEO of Merck, and as a matter of personal conscience, I feel a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism," he said in a statement.

Alex Gorsky, Johnson & Johnson, did not respond to a request for comment.
Greg Hayes, United Technologies Corp., did not respond to a request for comment.
Marillyn Hewson, Lockheed Martin, declined to comment.

Jeff Immelt, General Electric, will remain on the council. "GE has no tolerance for hate, bigotry or racism, and we strongly condemn the violent extremism in Charlottesville over the weekend," a GE representative said in a statement. "GE is a proudly inclusive company with employees who represent all religions, nationalities, sexual orientations, and races. With more than 100,000 employees in the United States, it is important for GE to participate in the discussion on how to drive growth and productivity in the US, therefore, Jeff Immelt will remain on the Presidential Committee on American Manufacturing while he is the chairman of GE."

Jim Kamsickas, Dana Inc., did not respond to a request for comment.

Klaus Kleinfeld, formerly Arconic, left the company in April. It no longer has a representative on the council.

Brian Krzanich, Intel, did not respond to a request for comment, though he tweeted from his personal account on Monday: "There should be no hesitation in condemning hate speech or white supremacy by name. #Intel asks all our countries leadership to do the same."

Rich Kyle, The Timken Company, did not respond to a request for comment.

Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO, said the group was aware of Frazier's decision and assessing its role. "The AFL-CIO has unequivocally denounced the actions of bigoted domestic terrorists in Charlottesville and called on the president to do the same," said a statement from Trumka. "We are aware of the decisions by other members of the President's Manufacturing Council, which has yet to hold any real meeting*, and are assessing our role. While the AFL-CIO will remain a powerful voice for the freedoms of working people, there are real questions into the effectiveness of this council to deliver real policy that lifts working families."

Thea Lee, formerly AFL-CIO, departed as the group's deputy chief of staff, and it is unclear whether she will remain a member of the council.

Mario Longhi, formerly US Steel, stepped away from the council after retiring on June 30.

Denise Morrison, Campbell Soup Company, will remain on the council. "The reprehensible scenes of bigotry and hatred on display in Charlottesville over the weekend have no place in our society," said a company representative. "Not simply because of the violence, but because the racist ideology at the center of the protests is wrong and must be condemned in no uncertain terms. Campbell has long held the belief that diversity and inclusion are critical to the success of our business and our culture. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we will remain active champions for these efforts. We believe it continues to be important for Campbell to have a voice and provide input on matters that will affect our industry, our company and our employees in support of growth. Therefore, Ms. Morrison will remain on the President's Manufacturing Jobs Initiative."

Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing, did not respond to a request for comment.

Elon Musk, Tesla, left the council in June after Trump pulled out of the Paris agreement on climate change. He tweeted at the time: "Am departing presidential councils. Climate change is real. Leaving Paris is not good for America or the world."

Doug Oberhelman, formerly Caterpillar, did not respond to a request for comment.

Scott Paul, Alliance for American Manufacturing, was unavailable for comment.

Kevin Plank, Under Armour, announced Monday night he will step down from the council: "I joined the American Manufacturing Council because I believed it was important for Under Armour to have an active seat at the table and represent our industry," Plank said in a statement. "We remain resolute in our potential and ability to improve American manufacturing. However, Under Armour engages in innovation and sports, not politics."

Michael Polk, Newell Brands, did not respond to a request for comment.

Mark Sutton, International Paper, will remain on the council. "International Paper strongly condemns the violence that took place in Charlottesville over the weekend — there is no place for hatred, bigotry, and racism in our society," said an International Paper representative. "We are a company that fosters an inclusive workforce where all employees are valued and treated with dignity and respect. Through our participation on the Manufacturing Jobs Council, we will work to strengthen the social and economic fabric of communities across the country by creating employment opportunities in manufacturing."

Inge Thulin, 3M, did not respond to a request for comment.

Wendell Weeks, Corning, did not respond to a request for comment.
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Boke1879

Member
Penguin said:
I think you'll see folks distancing themselves from him now. Mostly due to this event but I also believe everyone realizes not facing much ramifications from it.

GoDaddy
Google
3 CEOs in one day

There's not much they lost
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Pretty much. This is honestly an easy out.
 
Chittagong

Chittagong

Gold Member
skullmuffins said:
Way too many, especially considering these councils don't seem to actually do anything. Here's an un-updated list from earlier today:


Dan Diamond @ddiamond
With Ken Frazier’s exit, the remaining member CEOs of Trump’s jobs advisory council.


Remaining members of Trump’s strategic and advisory council.
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What is funny is that these high profile executive councils are not a requirement or regulated bodies, but rather something borne our of Trump's ego and need for validation, so essentially the constant stream of news about resignations from the councils is a self manufactured stream of entirely avoidable bad PR.
 
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Random Human

They were trying to grab your prize. They work for the mercenary. The masked man.
Penguin said:
I think you'll see folks distancing themselves from him now. Mostly due to this event but I also believe everyone realizes not facing much ramifications from it.

GoDaddy
Google
3 CEOs in one day

There's not much they lost
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This is a good point. No one who is going against Trump now seems to suffer any consequences, whereas the people supporting him do.
 
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GoldenEye 007

Member
AFL-CIO makes it clear. No actual meeting has ever occurred. Meaning no real work really likely has been done.

So if this council is useless, why be a part of it? Just want the chance at the president's ear? Who doesn't have the mental fortitude to even understand anything anyway?
 
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Slayven

Member
GoldenEye 007 said:
AFL-CIO makes it clear. No actual meeting has ever occurred. Meaning no real work really likely has been done.

So if this council is useless, why be a part of it? Just want the chance at the president's ear? Who doesn't have the mental fortitude to even understand anything anyway?
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Except photo ops
 
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PeakPointMatrix

Member
skullmuffins said:
Way too many, especially considering these councils don't seem to actually do anything. Here's an un-updated list from earlier today:


Dan Diamond @ddiamond
With Ken Frazier’s exit, the remaining member CEOs of Trump’s jobs advisory council.


Remaining members of Trump’s strategic and advisory council.


They're afraid of Trump calling them out on Twitter. Cowards.
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Damn, there's a lot more left than I thought.

Well, hopefully this produces a snowball effect. Regardless of it's actual impact, it's a tangible dent to Trump's ego clearly (based off his tweet to the Pharama CEO dude) and that's as important as anything as the pressure of the impending investigation and his failing presidency surrounds this fragile man. Attack his psyche from all angles. That no CEO wants to speak to the man who has "mastered" the art of the deal speaks volumes.
 
UberTag

UberTag

Member
firehawk12 said:
Why did these douchebags join in the first place? What did they expect?
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They thought they'd have an inside track to the White House to influence government policy for their customers and shareholders.
They didn't realize they were just getting rounded up so Trump could feel important.
Because, you see, being President isn't enough for him. Needs constant adoration and affection, that one. He's like a puppy.
 
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firehawk12

Subete no aware
UberTag said:
They thought they'd have an inside track to the White House to influence government policy for their customers and shareholders.
They didn't realize they were just getting rounded up so Trump could feel important.
Because, you see, being President isn't enough for him. Needs constant adoration and affection, that one. He's like a puppy.
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At this point, I feel like anyone who stays is implicitly saying their company supports Nazis. I guess 7 months late is better than nothing at all.
 
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Brandon F

Well congratulations! You got yourself caught!
Trump tweet: "Won't miss him! The new Coffee-Lake core is pointless and too $$$!! Job numbers are fine without!"
 
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tedtropy

$50/hour, but no kissing on the lips and colors must be pre-separated
Tweet prediction: "Now Intel can get back to making their CPUs more overclock friendly. Always preferred AMD anyways. #inteloutside"
 
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super-heated plasma

Member
Carl Bernstein on CNN talking about how everyone in Washington (repubs in congress, military, ic)is talking about if Trump is fit for to be president. 25th amendment anyone?
 
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