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| C.E.O.s See a ‘Sad Day’ After Trump’s DACA Decision | |
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| President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, created by President Obama to allow children who entered the United States illegally to remain the country, spurred reactions through the business community — many of them opposed to the rollback of protections. | President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, created by President Obama to allow children who entered the United States illegally to remain the country, spurred reactions through the business community — many of them opposed to the rollback of protections. |
| Last week more than 400 business executives signed a letter to the president and congressional leaders, warning that these immigrants — known as “Dreamers” — are vital to the economy. | Last week more than 400 business executives signed a letter to the president and congressional leaders, warning that these immigrants — known as “Dreamers” — are vital to the economy. |
| On Tuesday, after Mr. Trump’s action was announced, business leaders and companies released statements through a variety of channels to express their disapproval. | On Tuesday, after Mr. Trump’s action was announced, business leaders and companies released statements through a variety of channels to express their disapproval. |
| Apple | Apple |
| The company’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook, wrote in a Twitter message that Apple would fight for the people affected by Mr. Trump’s action to be “treated as equals.” | The company’s chief executive, Timothy D. Cook, wrote in a Twitter message that Apple would fight for the people affected by Mr. Trump’s action to be “treated as equals.” |
| In a previous message, Mr. Cook said hundreds of Apple employees were covered by DACA. | In a previous message, Mr. Cook said hundreds of Apple employees were covered by DACA. |
| Mark Zuckerberg posted a long statement on his personal Facebook page, which said in part: | Mark Zuckerberg posted a long statement on his personal Facebook page, which said in part: |
| “This is a sad day for our country. The decision to end DACA is not just wrong. It is particularly cruel to offer young people the American dream, encourage them to come out of the shadows and trust our government, and then punish them for it.” | “This is a sad day for our country. The decision to end DACA is not just wrong. It is particularly cruel to offer young people the American dream, encourage them to come out of the shadows and trust our government, and then punish them for it.” |
| Microsoft | Microsoft |
| Brad Smith, the company’s president and chief legal officer, released a statement on its blog, which said how Microsoft would find ways to fight any potential threats to its employees who are beneficiaries of the program: | Brad Smith, the company’s president and chief legal officer, released a statement on its blog, which said how Microsoft would find ways to fight any potential threats to its employees who are beneficiaries of the program: |
| “If Congress fails to act, our company will exercise its legal rights properly to help protect our employees. If the government seeks to deport any one of them, we will provide and pay for their legal counsel.” | “If Congress fails to act, our company will exercise its legal rights properly to help protect our employees. If the government seeks to deport any one of them, we will provide and pay for their legal counsel.” |
| Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, wrote on Facebook that he was disappointed by the president’s decision: “Dreamers represent the best instincts of this country and the tradition that the great experiment of the United States is made better by people from other places coming here to dedicate their talents and commitment to continuing to move our country forward.” | Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, wrote on Facebook that he was disappointed by the president’s decision: “Dreamers represent the best instincts of this country and the tradition that the great experiment of the United States is made better by people from other places coming here to dedicate their talents and commitment to continuing to move our country forward.” |
| Univision Communications | Univision Communications |
| Randy Falco, president and chief executive of the Spanish-language broadcaster, released a statement that said, in part: | Randy Falco, president and chief executive of the Spanish-language broadcaster, released a statement that said, in part: |
| “I am disappointed, to say the least, in today’s announcement by the administration to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in six months. | “I am disappointed, to say the least, in today’s announcement by the administration to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in six months. |
| “The U.S. government is revoking the ability of roughly 800,000 Dreamers to continue to work and contribute in countless ways to the United States — the only home they have ever known. This is a failure to live up to a commitment already made to Dreamers and is contrary to America’s values and traditions.” | “The U.S. government is revoking the ability of roughly 800,000 Dreamers to continue to work and contribute in countless ways to the United States — the only home they have ever known. This is a failure to live up to a commitment already made to Dreamers and is contrary to America’s values and traditions.” |
| Sundar Pichai, the company’s chief executive, wrote on Twitter: | Sundar Pichai, the company’s chief executive, wrote on Twitter: |
| Goldman Sachs | Goldman Sachs |
| Lloyd Blankfein, the bank’s chief executive, urged Congress to restore DACA’s protections. | Lloyd Blankfein, the bank’s chief executive, urged Congress to restore DACA’s protections. |
| The Walt Disney Company | The Walt Disney Company |
| Robert A. Iger, the chairman and chief executive, said in a statement that Congress should pass legislation to “protect these innocent people.” He echoed those remarks on Twitter. | Robert A. Iger, the chairman and chief executive, said in a statement that Congress should pass legislation to “protect these innocent people.” He echoed those remarks on Twitter. |
| EBay | EBay |
| Devin Wenig, the chief executive, urged members of Congress on Twitter to restore DACA’s protections. | Devin Wenig, the chief executive, urged members of Congress on Twitter to restore DACA’s protections. |
| Business Roundtable | Business Roundtable |
| The Roundtable’s chairman, Jamie Dimon, who is also the chairman and chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, released a statement through the industry organization, saying, “America is and always has been a country of immigrants. We should do everything in our power to continue to attract the best and brightest because they make us stronger as a people and as an economy. And, when people come here to learn, work hard and give back to their communities, we should allow them to stay in the United States.” | The Roundtable’s chairman, Jamie Dimon, who is also the chairman and chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, released a statement through the industry organization, saying, “America is and always has been a country of immigrants. We should do everything in our power to continue to attract the best and brightest because they make us stronger as a people and as an economy. And, when people come here to learn, work hard and give back to their communities, we should allow them to stay in the United States.” |
| Cisco | Cisco |
| Chuck Robbins, the company’s chief executive, said on Twitter that he backed the Dreamers. | Chuck Robbins, the company’s chief executive, said on Twitter that he backed the Dreamers. |
| Box | Box |
| The company’s chief executive, Aaron Levie, also posted on Twitter in support of the deferred action program. | The company’s chief executive, Aaron Levie, also posted on Twitter in support of the deferred action program. |
| Bank of America | Bank of America |
| Brian Moynihan, the company’s chief executive, released a statement: “The individuals covered by the terms of this program live in and contribute to the neighborhoods and communities across our country that we serve every day. We encourage Congress to resolve this issue in a manner that allows those contributions to continue and our communities to thrive.” | Brian Moynihan, the company’s chief executive, released a statement: “The individuals covered by the terms of this program live in and contribute to the neighborhoods and communities across our country that we serve every day. We encourage Congress to resolve this issue in a manner that allows those contributions to continue and our communities to thrive.” |
| Walmart | Walmart |
| The company released a statement urging lawmakers to act. “We encourage Congress to work on a bipartisan solution that provides clarity to those involved and recognizes those who have strong ties to their communities and came to the U.S. in a way that was outside their control. As a company we have come to highly value many of these individuals as our customers and fellow associates. Any legislative solution needs to avoid disrupting families, our communities and the economy.” | The company released a statement urging lawmakers to act. “We encourage Congress to work on a bipartisan solution that provides clarity to those involved and recognizes those who have strong ties to their communities and came to the U.S. in a way that was outside their control. As a company we have come to highly value many of these individuals as our customers and fellow associates. Any legislative solution needs to avoid disrupting families, our communities and the economy.” |