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To the Editor:
In “American Business Can’t Risk Another Trump Term” (editorial, Oct. 20), you rightly recognize the need for business leaders to vocally oppose the risks posed by former President Donald Trump.
You highlight Stephen Schwarzman and Elon Musk, who support Mr. Trump, as loud voices with large platforms, but they don’t represent the thousands of business leaders nationwide who our polling shows are deeply concerned about democracy. Leadership Now members across the country are actively working to protect it.
Leadership Now members in Wisconsin and Arizona and senior executives across multiple industries have taken public stands against election denial, supported poll workers and mobilized their peers to offer time off for voting. Nationally, business leaders have signed our call for candidates to respect the election results and have endorsed Kamala Harris for her character and commitment to the rule of law.
While your call to action is appreciated, implying that business is silent overlooks these efforts. Highlighting courageous examples can inspire others to join the pro-democracy business and civic leaders who are essential to protecting our nation.
Daniella Ballou-Aares
New York
The writer is C.E.O. of the Leadership Now Project.
To the Editor:
Re “In Private, Dimon Is Said to Be All In For Harris” (Business, Oct. 23):
I was shocked to read that Jamie Dimon, C.E.O. of JPMorgan Chase, and one of the most powerful voices on Wall Street, was afraid to announce his support for Kamala Harris because of possible retaliation by Donald Trump if he is elected. This is a similar position taken by many other chief executives of powerful companies.
If Mr. Trump is elected because of such timidity, I hope they can live with themselves and look their grandchildren in the eye when democracy and the survival of the planet are compromised.
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