Here is Under Armour’s full statement after CEO Kevin Plank praised President Donald Trump as an “asset” to America.
Plank, in a CNBC interview on Tuesday, lauded Trump’s business acumen. His comments started a #BoycottUnderArmour trend on Twitter and surprised Warriors star Stephen Curry, one of the company’s primary athlete endorsers. Plank and Under Armour clarified Plank’s meaning.
“To have such a pro-business president is something that is a real asset for the country,” Plank said. “People can really grab that opportunity.”
“At Under Armour, our culture has always been about optimism, teamwork, and unity.