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Ex-Anheuser-Busch exec reveals how lefty investment firms pressure companies to go woke
[NYP with Jesse Waters] Woke governance that has sent profits spiraling at companies like Anheuser-Busch and Target often begins with lefty investment firms pressuring them to push products their way, an ex-top Anheuser-Busch exec said.During an appearance on Fox News’ "Jesse Watters Primetime," Anson Frericks said behind-the-scenes politicking from firms like New York-based BlackRock and Pennsylvania-based Vanguard spur many of the controversial decisions sparking nationwide boycotts from longtime more conservative customers — such as the ill-fated Bud Light promotion with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney He said BlackRock, Vanguard, and another firm, State Street, manage about $20 trillion in capital and use their clout to promote agenda politics being pushed on them by progressive lawmakers overseeing government pension funds that the companies profit from. Related: BlackRock: 2023-05-29 On the role of BlackRock in managing the economy of Ukraine BlackRock: 2023-04-22 Beware The Young Global Leaders of the World Economic Forum BlackRock: 2023-03-31 21 states threaten banks with legal action over woke policies Related: State Street: 2023-03-31 21 states threaten banks with legal action over woke policies State Street: 2022-05-22 The Chicago Mass Shooting You Didn't Hear About This Week State Street: 2021-11-21 The 'Diversity' Road to Mediocrity Posted by: Besoeker 2023-06-05 |
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