Ben & Jerry’s responds to fierce backlash about Linda Sarsour and ‘Pecan Resist’ flavor
November 3, 2018 | Vivek Saxena | Print Article
The internationally recognized ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s made it clear in a Twitter statement this week that it’s willing to tolerate antisemitism and misogyny in the name of resisting President Donald Trump’s otherwise successful presidency.
The informal statement was published three days after the ice cream manufacturer unveiled a new chocolate ice cream flavor Tuesday dubbed “Pecan Resist.â€
“We can peacefully resist the Trump administration’s regressive and discriminatory policies and build a future that values inclusivity, equality, and justice for people of color, women, the LGBTQ community, refugees, and immigrants,†Ben & Jerry’s wrote in its initial announcement.
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