New Balance shoe owners are lighting the sneakers on fire to protest after company 'voiced support' for president-elect Donald Trump
- New Balance spokesman told Wall Street Journal: 'Frankly w/ Pres-Elect Trump we feel things are going to move in the right direction'
- Brief statement from company was met with outrage by shoe owners
- Many posted videos and photos of them either lighting them on fire or throwing them in the trash or out of the window to get rid of them
- Company later said: 'We believe in community. We believe in humanity'
- Their original statement was in relation to Trump's stance on the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement and not any other policies Trump stands by
New Balance shoe owners are throwing away their sneakers or lighting them on fire to protest after the company reportedly voiced support for President-elect Donald Trump.
- After Trump's stunning victory, a spokesman for the company told Wall Street Journal on Wednesday: 'Frankly w/ Pres-Elect Trump we feel things are going to move in the right direction.
- 'The brief statement was picked up by popular sneaker site, Sole Collector, and was met with outrage by countless fans of the brand.
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New Balance shoe owners are throwing away their sneakers or lighting them on fire (above) in protest after the company reportedly voiced support for President-elect Donald Trump
2 comments:
New Balance makes quality athletic shoes. Just another reason for Americans to give them our increased business.
Anon, excellent post!
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