"Company leaders are becoming increasingly tight-lipped in the wake of the Trump administration's fresh attacks on philanthropist George Soros, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, and comedian Jimmy Kimmel, several public-relations pros told Business Insider. They said CEOs are declining press and other speaking opportunities, even on seemingly benign topics, for fear of irking the White House and beyond. The PR pros added that company leaders are also being extra cautious about what they write online and in internal communications."
"Business leaders are declining interviews and watering down communications, PR pros told Business Insider. CEOs are buttoning up as the Trump administration increases pressure on critics like Jimmy Kimmel and Reid Hoffman. Leaders recognize that just about anything they say publicly could draw unwanted attention. Business leaders have long embraced the adage: "There's no such thing as bad publicity." Not anymore."
Leaders are growing tight-lipped amid increased political pressure from the Trump administration targeting public figures such as George Soros, Reid Hoffman, and Jimmy Kimmel. PR professionals report that CEOs are declining media interviews and speaking engagements, even on noncontroversial subjects. Executives fear that public comments could draw government scrutiny, jeopardize federal contracts, or place them on lists limiting engagement. Companies are also sanitizing online and internal communications to minimize risk. Some executives refuse to take public positions to avoid career damage from a speaking mishap. A hospitality CEO recently turned down an invitation to discuss the state of the tourism industry with a major business publication.
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