Obama Knocks Law Firms, Businesses that Have Made Deals with Trump

Barack Obama on Maron’s WTF Podcast: Urges organizations not to bow to Trump, calls on them to ‘take a stand’

Former President Barack Obama criticized organizations that have negotiated deals with Donald Trump’s administration, urging them to “take a stand” against arbitrary policies from top aide Steve Miller. In “WTF” podcast interview with Marc Maron, Obama emphasized that groups can resist pressure.

'You Caved to a Bully': Obama Calls Out Businesses Bowing to Trump’s Demands ‘Cooked Up by Stephen Miller’

In a blistering farewell episode of the “WTF” podcast with Marc Maron, former President Barack Obama tore into law firms, universities, and businesses that have cut deals or caved to the policies and pressure of Donald Trump’s administration—especially when it comes to hiring and promotion criteria driven by none other than Stephen Miller. “We all have this capacity, I think, to take a stand,” Obama said with his trademark calm intensity. But to…

Obama knocks law firms, businesses that have made deals with Trump

Former President Obama criticized law firms, universities and businesses that have changed course during the Trump administration, saying they should stand by their convictions. During an episode of the “WTF” podcast with Marc Maron released Monday, Obama said institutions should “take a stand” and uphold the law, preserve academic freedom and value diversity. Obama said…

Barack Obama Slams Those Who Cut Deals with Trump

Barack Obama took aim at institutions and businesses who made deals or worked out settlements with the Trump administration, noting on a new podcast: “We all have this capacity, I think, to take a stand.” He added: “We’re not going to be bullied into saying that we can only hire people or promote people based on some criteria that’s been cooked up by Steve Miller.”

Obama berates businesses bending knee to Trump in blistering reprimand: 'Ride this out'

Former President Barack Obama has a few choice words for businesses and institutions that caved to President Donald Trump's "deals" to end administration harassment, The Daily Beast reported on Monday.Since taking office, Trump has made a variety of agreements and legal settlements with various enti...

Obama Criticizes Institutions For Conceding To Trump Administration Pressure

Former President Barack Obama criticized various institutions, including law firms, universities, and businesses, for making deals or working out settlements with the Trump administration rather than “tak[ing] a stand.” In an interview on the final episode of Marc Maron’s podcast, WTF With Marc Maron, Obama suggested these organizations should have “stood by their convictions” instead […] Obama Criticizes Institutions For Conceding To Trump Admi…