The article suggests a decline in former President Trump’s influence, citing recent political setbacks and now, growing consumer backlash against companies collaborating with immigration enforcement. Home Depot is facing a national boycott and disruptive protests due to its alleged cooperation with ICE, including using its parking lots for raids. Similarly, AT&T and Amazon are being targeted for their contracts with DHS and their roles in facilitating immigration enforcement activities, with the prospect of boycotts. These actions reflect a shift in public sentiment, with activists emboldened to challenge companies perceived as supporting Trump’s immigration policies.
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On Saturday, the National Day Laborer Organizing Network led a demonstration at a Monrovia Home Depot, involving a “buy-in” where participants purchased and immediately returned ice scrapers. The action aimed to pressure the company to address immigration enforcement activities near their stores, particularly following the death of a day laborer fleeing ICE agents. Protesters, some wearing aprons with anti-ICE slogans, marched through the store while organizers blocked vehicle access to the front of the store during a news conference. Home Depot stated they do not coordinate with ICE and are not involved in the operations, adding that they are required to follow all federal and local rules and regulations.
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President Trump has been the subject of controversy due to the ongoing renovations at the White House, with critics alleging the use of Home Depot materials. Despite Trump’s assertion that the gold finishes are not from the home improvement store, social media users continue to perpetuate the claim. The renovations, which include a new ballroom and the redecoration of the Oval Office, have drawn both praise and criticism, reflecting the political polarization in the United States. Trump’s actions have sparked reactions ranging from concerns over the preservation of the White House’s history to criticisms over the allocation of resources during governmental shutdowns.
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Home Depot announced that it would have to raise some prices due to tariffs on imported goods. The company’s CFO stated that while these price increases would be modest and not across all categories, they are a direct result of the Trump administration’s import taxes. Although sales increased, net income slipped, and the company anticipates a 2% decrease in full-year earnings per share due to economic uncertainty and high interest rates discouraging large home renovation projects. Home Depot executives remain optimistic that these large projects will resume in the future, driving improved financial results.
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Following an immigration raid at a Home Depot in Monrovia, a man fleeing from federal agents was struck and killed by a vehicle on a Los Angeles freeway, prompting outrage and calls for accountability. Democrats, including Senator Sasha Renée Pérez and Congresswoman Judy Chu, condemned the Trump administration’s immigration policies, citing the incident as a consequence of the administration’s actions. Protests erupted at the Home Depot, as approximately 50 people gathered to express their dissent. While the Department of Homeland Security stated the man was not being pursued by law enforcement, the incident has sparked debate over the impact of immigration raids on vulnerable communities.
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I can’t believe the ordeal that Carleen Acevedo, a 72-year-old Home Depot employee in San Ramon, California, had to go through. That fact that she was fired for failing to stop $5,000 in fraudulent transactions is truly disheartening. I can’t help but feel immense sympathy for her situation. The stress and financial strain she must have endured after losing her job at that age is unimaginable.
What strikes me the most about this situation is the disparity in treatment between Acevedo and the teenage new hire who was earning more than her. It’s appalling that after seven years of dedicated service, she was earning less than a new employee.… Continue reading
Backlash Builds Against Companies Supporting ICE
The article suggests a decline in former President Trump’s influence, citing recent political setbacks and now, growing consumer backlash against companies collaborating with immigration enforcement. Home Depot is facing a national boycott and disruptive protests due to its alleged cooperation with ICE, including using its parking lots for raids. Similarly, AT&T and Amazon are being targeted for their contracts with DHS and their roles in facilitating immigration enforcement activities, with the prospect of boycotts. These actions reflect a shift in public sentiment, with activists emboldened to challenge companies perceived as supporting Trump’s immigration policies.
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Day Laborer Protests Target Home Depot Over ICE Presence in Stores
On Saturday, the National Day Laborer Organizing Network led a demonstration at a Monrovia Home Depot, involving a “buy-in” where participants purchased and immediately returned ice scrapers. The action aimed to pressure the company to address immigration enforcement activities near their stores, particularly following the death of a day laborer fleeing ICE agents. Protesters, some wearing aprons with anti-ICE slogans, marched through the store while organizers blocked vehicle access to the front of the store during a news conference. Home Depot stated they do not coordinate with ICE and are not involved in the operations, adding that they are required to follow all federal and local rules and regulations.
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Trump Accused of Inflating Home Depot Renovation Costs
President Trump has been the subject of controversy due to the ongoing renovations at the White House, with critics alleging the use of Home Depot materials. Despite Trump’s assertion that the gold finishes are not from the home improvement store, social media users continue to perpetuate the claim. The renovations, which include a new ballroom and the redecoration of the Oval Office, have drawn both praise and criticism, reflecting the political polarization in the United States. Trump’s actions have sparked reactions ranging from concerns over the preservation of the White House’s history to criticisms over the allocation of resources during governmental shutdowns.
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Home Depot Raising Prices Due to Tariffs
Home Depot announced that it would have to raise some prices due to tariffs on imported goods. The company’s CFO stated that while these price increases would be modest and not across all categories, they are a direct result of the Trump administration’s import taxes. Although sales increased, net income slipped, and the company anticipates a 2% decrease in full-year earnings per share due to economic uncertainty and high interest rates discouraging large home renovation projects. Home Depot executives remain optimistic that these large projects will resume in the future, driving improved financial results.
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Man Dies Fleeing ICE Raid at Home Depot, Sparking Protests and Outrage
Following an immigration raid at a Home Depot in Monrovia, a man fleeing from federal agents was struck and killed by a vehicle on a Los Angeles freeway, prompting outrage and calls for accountability. Democrats, including Senator Sasha Renée Pérez and Congresswoman Judy Chu, condemned the Trump administration’s immigration policies, citing the incident as a consequence of the administration’s actions. Protests erupted at the Home Depot, as approximately 50 people gathered to express their dissent. While the Department of Homeland Security stated the man was not being pursued by law enforcement, the incident has sparked debate over the impact of immigration raids on vulnerable communities.
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San Ramon, California Home Depot employee Carleen Acevedo, 72, fired for failing to stop $5K in fraudulent transactions: lawsuit – ABC7 Los Angeles
I can’t believe the ordeal that Carleen Acevedo, a 72-year-old Home Depot employee in San Ramon, California, had to go through. That fact that she was fired for failing to stop $5,000 in fraudulent transactions is truly disheartening. I can’t help but feel immense sympathy for her situation. The stress and financial strain she must have endured after losing her job at that age is unimaginable.
What strikes me the most about this situation is the disparity in treatment between Acevedo and the teenage new hire who was earning more than her. It’s appalling that after seven years of dedicated service, she was earning less than a new employee.… Continue reading