Goya faces calls for boycott after CEO praises Trump

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Goya, which claims to be the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the U.S., is facing a backlash after CEO Robert Unanue praised Donald Trump during a Thursday event at the White House. "We're all truly blessed at the same time to have a leader like President Trump, who is a builder," Unanue said.

Unanue, who is of Spanish descent, was one of a handful of Hispanic supporters on hand as the president signed an expansion of the "Hispanic Prosperity Initiative." The executive order is meant to "improve access by Hispanic Americans to educational and economic opportunities," according to a White House press release.

Calls to #BoycottGoya quickly spread on social media, with hashtags including #Goyaway also trending. Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro tweeted his disapproval of the company, urging consumers to "think twice before buying their products."

A Twitter account for United Farm Workers issued a statement in response to Unanue's statements featuring audio from Mr. Trump's 2016 presidential campaign announcement, in which he claimed many Mexicans immigrating to the United States were criminals and rapists.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/goya-faces-calls-for-boycott-after-ceo-praises-trump/ar-BB16z94g?li=BBnb7Kz

[marble falls]

1. This is a tough one. Quality product at usually lower prices. But I can do without it, ...

he's got a lot explaining to do, though.

[matt819]

2. Explaining?

Who cares what he has to say now?

I agree - good products and good prices. But there are alterternatives..

[marble falls]

3. I'd love for him to illuminate his opinion of Trump's fine leadership.

[rockfordfile]

4. That pos should be fired

[NurseJackie]

6. I doubt he's going anywhere.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unanue_family

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goya_Foods

[Goodheart]

5. I recommend La Costena and San Marcos brands, instead. Truly delicious, and more affordable.

[DesertRat]

7. Now the MAGAts are defending frijoles and adobo

Link to tweet

[lunatica]

8. And just like that another pinche asshole bites the dust

I bet he thought he was too big to fail.