Calls To Boycott Toyota Surface , After Company Defends Donations, to Election Objectors.
Using data from Citizens Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), .
Axios previously reported that Toyota gave $55,000 to 37 Republicans this year who objected to certifying the 2020 election.
Axios previously reported that Toyota gave $55,000 to 37 Republicans this year who objected to certifying the 2020 election.
Toyota defended those donations, saying, "We do not believe it is appropriate to judge members of Congress solely based on their votes on the electoral certification.".
Based on our thorough review, we decided against giving to some members who, through their statements and actions, undermine the legitimacy of our elections and institutions, Toyota spokesperson, via statement.
Calls to boycott the automaker surfaced soon after on social media.
Hey Toyota.
This is shameful, Jon Cryer, via Twitter.
If you buy a Toyota, you're funding the politicians who tried to overturn the election.
I sure won't be... shame on Toyota for this, Martina Navratilova, tennis player, via Twitter.
I briefly considered the Toyota Sedition, but settled on the Kia Sorento.
More USB ports and 100 percent less insurrection, Kara Swisher, journalist, via Twitter