BlackRock Pulls 2022 Ad Featuring Trump Shooter

Published on July 16, 2024

Snapshot: BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has withdrawn a 2022 advertisement that briefly featured Thomas Crooks, the individual who attempted to shoot former President Donald Trump.

The ad included footage of Crooks, a former student at Bethel Park High School, where he appeared alongside other unpaid students. BlackRock stated that the ad has been removed from circulation.

 

 

Key quote: "We're thankful former President Trump wasn't seriously injured and thinking about all the innocent bystanders and victims of this awful act, especially the person who was killed." - Statement from BlackRock.

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Member commentary: Ethan McCarty, CEO at Integral and Financial Narrative member, has co-authored “What to say at work about this weekend’s violence“ an article that will help executives and comms professionals determine when and best ways to address political violence with employees and the public.


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