More businesses join backlash against Trump after Capitol siege

Trump and his brand have grown so toxic in the wake of last week’s US Capitol siege that businesses, institutions and even cities are cutting ties to all things Trump. “In light of concerns about the ongoing potential for violence, we removed new content uploaded to Donald J Trump’s channel for violating our policies,” YouTube said in a statement. Facebook, which owns photo-sharing app Instagram, announced it was blocking Trump’s account “indefinitely” on Thursday – the day after Trump supporters breached the US Capitol building in a violent, unruly mob. “At this point in time, to ensure the peaceful transition of power, we believe the appropriate action would be the resignation of the president of the United States, which is in the best interests of our nation and the American people.” Healthcare Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, whose 36 member companies provide health insurance for one in three Americans, announced it is suspending donations to lawmakers who objected to certifying Biden’s victory. “In light of this week’s violent, shocking assault on the United States Capitol, and the votes of some members of Congress to subvert the results of November’s election by challenging Electoral College results, BCSBA will suspend contributions to those lawmakers who voted to undermine our democracy,” the association’s president and CEO Kim Keck said in a statement.