BALTIMORE (AP) — Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and professional ballerina Misty Copeland have joined basketball star Stephen Curry in criticizing the CEO of sports apparel company Under Armour for praising President Donald Trump.
Kevin Plank, the CEO of Baltimore-based Under Armour, called Trump “an asset to the country” in an interview with CNBC this week. The company later issued a statement saying it engages in “policy, not politics.”
Under Armour sponsors Johnson, Copeland and Curry, who plays for the Golden State Warriors. Johnson sent out a statement on social media on Thursday saying Plank’s words “were divisive and lacking in perspective.”
Copeland wrote in an Instagram post she was so concerned about Plank’s comments that she spoke to him directly.
None of the three has severed ties with the company.
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On top of that, I think the Rock is actually a Republican, so that adds a little to the context.
I see. Under Armour. Another brand to boycott.
Shit! If this keeps up, I’ll have nothing to wear!
How can anyone with a position of responsibility reach this conclusion, even if you liked Trump?
I wish TPM had included and highlighted Steph Curry’s remarks instead of the Rock’s. Steph said something like “he is an asset, if you get rid of the et”. He’s been strong in pushing back against the CEO and will probably lose a fat endorsement but doesn’t seem to give a damn. My respect for him shot through the roof.