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Right-Wing Activists Target BlackRock, Bank of America CEOs

7/22/2025

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In January, ALEC CEO Lisa Nelson rallied right-wing activists to go after BlackRock's Larry Fink and Bank of America's Brian Moynihan, demanding their "scalps" in response to the conservative uproar over ESG initiatives. Despite BlackRock's efforts to placate critics by stepping back from climate alliances, legal battles continue, highlighting the deepening rift in corporate America.

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In January, ALEC CEO Lisa Nelson rallied right-wing activists to go after BlackRock's Larry Fink and Bank of America's Brian Moynihan, demanding their "scalps" in response to the conservative uproar over ESG initiatives. Despite BlackRock's efforts to placate critics by stepping back from climate alliances, legal battles continue, highlighting the deepening rift in corporate America.