Business And Tech Scramble To Distance Themselves From Capitol Violence | TODAY
Some of the nation’s biggest companies are now scrambling to distance themselves from last week’s assault on the U.S. Capitol. Facebook and Microsoft are among those suspending all campaign donations, while others are cutting off certain Republican lawmakers. NBC senior Washington correspondent Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.
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Business And Tech Scramble To Distance Themselves From Capitol Violence | TODAY
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