US businesses cut Republican party donations in wake of riot
The fallout from the Capitol siege has begun to hit the Republican Party in the wallet, with major businesses canceling their political contributions.
Citigroup, the third-largest bank in the US, has put a moratorium on political donations after violence broke out in the Capitol
Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Marriott International and a major health insurance company confirmed on Sunday that they were rethinking their political donations following the deadly Capitol siege on Wednesday.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), which represents regional insurers that cover about one in three Americans, cited issues with the Republican lawmakers who voted against confirming Joe Biden's electoral victory that same day.