Grubhub CEO Backtracks After Asking Trump Supporters To Quit
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CHICAGO (CBSMiami/AP) — The co-founder of food delivery service Grubhub suggested supporters of President-Elect Donald Trump should resign.
He later issued a statement saying he welcomes all employees, regardless of their political beliefs.
CEO Matt Maloney's email Wednesday said he rejects Trump's "nationalist, anti-immigrant and hateful politics" and that anyone who disagrees should immediately resign "because you have no place here."
In a tweet Thursday that was later deleted, Maloney said: "Grubhub does not tolerate hate and we are proud of all our employees — even those who voted for Trump."
Maloney later issued a statement saying his email advocated for inclusion and tolerance and that Grubhub doesn't discriminate based on political beliefs.
Chicago-based Grubhub connects online customers with takeout restaurants in the U.S. and London.
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