CEOs on Trump Advisory Council Come Under Fire

The video discusses the challenges faced by CEOs in corporate America as they navigate political waters under the Trump administration. Initially, joining Trump councils seemed beneficial, but ongoing controversies have led to pressure on CEOs, especially from social media, to resign. The video highlights the risk calculations CEOs must make, particularly those in consumer-facing companies. It also covers the impact of public statements and social media campaigns on CEOs' decisions to stay or leave the councils.

What was one of the main reasons CEOs initially joined Trump's councils?

• To support environmental policies

• To increase their personal wealth

• To influence a business-minded president

• To gain media attention

What did Doug McMillon criticize President Trump for missing?

• An opportunity to boost manufacturing

• An opportunity to improve healthcare

• A chance to reject white supremacist actions

• A chance to lower taxes

Why were Pepsi's and Campbell Soup's CEOs targeted by the 'quit the Council' campaign?

• They were the only CEOs left on the council

• They had a history of supporting controversial policies

• Their products were considered vulnerable to boycotts

• They were seen as politically influential

What was a significant factor in the Intel CEO's decision to step down?

• Pressure from shareholders

• The president's attack on Ken Frazier

• A decline in company profits

• A new job offer

What did Nick Donatelli suggest about the CEOs' decision-making process?

• They should have made a better risk assessment

• They should have consulted with more experts

• They should have focused more on profit

• They should have ignored public opinion