CNBC anchor thinks CEOs are 'very scared' to criticize Trump because the fear of retaliation
CNBC anchor Andrew Ross Sorkin has expressed concerns that CEOs are hesitant to publicly criticize President Trump due to fears of retaliation. He warns that this intimidation could contribute to a looming market crash. Sorkin highlights the current political climate as one where corporate leaders operate under significant anxiety regarding their public statements.
- ▪Andrew Ross Sorkin believes most CEOs are scared to speak out against the Trump administration.
- ▪He warns of an impending stock market crash linked to this fear of criticism.
- ▪Sorkin attributes the current market conditions to an AI-driven bubble and a rollback of financial regulations.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 06:00:02 -0400 |
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Media CNBC anchor thinks CEOs are 'very scared' to criticize Trump because the fear of retaliation Sorkin claims corporate leaders fear being attacked or regulated if they publicly criticize the administration's policies By Joshua Q. Nelson Fox News Published May 26, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Andrew Ross Sorkin says CEOs are scared to criticize Trump publicly CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin warns of a looming market crash and says most CEOs in America are scared to publicly criticize the Trump administration.
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