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The Rock Opposes Under Armour's Pro-Trump Stance

Wrestling
John Moorehouse Feb 10, 2017 2:00PM

The Rock spoke out in opposition to recent comments by Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank praising new U.S. President Donald Trump.

Plank, appearing on CNBC, described Trump as a "pro-business president" and "a real asset for the country."

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The Rock, who has a partnership with the company, responded on Instagram, noting that Plank's comments "are neither my words, nor my beliefs."

The Rock isn't the only celebrity affiliated with Under Armour to oppose Plank's remarks. NBA star Stephen Curry, who is sponsored by Under Armour, told The Mercury News that Plank's remarks on Trump was accurate "if you remove the 'et' from asset."

Here is The Rock's full response, posted on his Instagram page:

 

I appreciate and welcome the feedback from people who disagree (and agree) with Kevin Plank's words on CNBC, but these are neither my words, nor my beliefs. His words were divisive and lacking in perspective. Inadvertently creating a situation where the personal political opinions of UA’s partners and its employees were overshadowed by the comments of its CEO. A good company is not solely defined by its CEO. A good company is not defined by the athlete or celebrity who partners with them. A good company is not a single person. A good company is a team, a group of brothers and sisters committed to working together each and every day to provide for their families and one another and the clients they serve. We don’t partner with a brand casually. I partner with brands I trust and with people who share my same values. That means a commitment to diversity, inclusion, community, open-mindedness and some serious hard work. But it doesn't mean that I or my team will always agree with the opinion of everyone who works there, including its executives. Great leaders inspire and galvanize the masses during turbulent times, they don't cause people to divide and disband. My responsibility here is not only to the global audience we serve, but also to the thousands of workers who pour blood, sweat, and tears into making Under Armour strong. A diverse group of hardworking men and women who possess integrity, respect and compassion for one another and the world they live in. Debate is healthy. But in a time of widespread disagreement, so is loyalty. I feel an obligation to stand with this diverse team, the American and global workers, who are the beating heart and soul of Under Armour and the reason I chose to partner with them. My commitment is as real as my sweat and callouses that thicken daily. #CommittedToThePeople

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The Rock has been rumored to consider a future in politics himself, making comments in multiple interviews late last year that he might consider a run for office -- maybe even the Presidential election in 2020.

 

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