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Idaho CEO Resigns After Backlash Over Nazi-Like Salute at Company Event

The CEO of Engineering Structures Inc. , Thomas D. Hill, resigned after apologizing for performing Nazi salutes during a company event at the Boise Centre.
Hill acknowledged in his statement that his gestures were indeed Nazi salutes, which he described as profoundly hurtful.
In response to the backlash, Hill stated that ESI will create a task force to review workplace practices, including communications and events.
Video of the incident was widely shared on Reddit, leading to swift backlash against Hill's actions.

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nationalworld.com

CEO resigns after video of him giving 'Nazi salute' at company event goes viral

The CEO of an Idaho construction company was forced to resign after he was caught on camera giving what appeared to be a Nazi salute.

6 days ago

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Jewish News Syndicate

CEO of Idaho construction company resigns after giving Nazi salute

“I recognize that it has rightfully generated intense backlash and has overshadowed the mission of our company,” said Tom Hill in a statement.

7 days ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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Boing Boing

Engineering firm CEO resigns after giving Nazi salute at event

The people around Tom Hill, the CEO of Engineered Structures of Idaho, were not fooled by the "heart goes out to you" cover line

7 days ago·United States

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The Independent

CEO resigns after video of him giving ‘Nazi salute’ at company event goes viral

ESI Construction chief executive Tom Hill stepped down after giving two straight-arm salutes in what he alleges was ‘commentary on the craziness of our political environment’

7 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Latin Times

Idaho CEO Resigns After Performing Nazi Salute in Front of Trump Banner at Company Event: I 'Never Intended to Promote Hatred'

Tom Hill, the former CEO and chairman of Engineered Structures, Inc. Construction, resigned after receiving backlash for performing a Nazi salute twice during a company event.

7 days ago

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