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Warren Buffett Limits Political Commentary to Protect Berkshire

1/17/2026

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Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO, has reduced his public commentary on politics to avoid impacting employees and Berkshire Hathaway's reputation.
He told Becky Quick that, as CEO, he has a duty to shareholders and staff, which limits his political statements.
Buffett said he once felt entitled to speak out but reconsidered because politics can be divisive.
He intends to keep political views private, reserving them for the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting.

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Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO, has reduced his public commentary on politics to avoid impacting employees and Berkshire Hathaway's reputation.
He told Becky Quick that, as CEO, he has a duty to shareholders and staff, which limits his political statements.
Buffett said he once felt entitled to speak out but reconsidered because politics can be divisive.
He intends to keep political views private, reserving them for the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting.