“While these scenes are very difficult to watch, I have faith in our democratic process and know that the important work of Congress will continue and that people will be held accountable for their actions,” Corbat said. “I pray this situation can be resolved without further bloodshed.”
Bank of America Corp. CEO Brian Moynihan called the events at the Capitol “appalling” and urged Americans to “move forward together peacefully, respectfully and with a singular, shared focus on our American ideals.”
George Walker, CEO of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, said in a statement that “today’s events are heartbreaking but sadly not surprising.” Walker was among almost 200 CEOs who signed a Partnership for New York City letter in November calling for an orderly presidential transition.
‘Unlawful Actions’
“Any form of violence is unconscionable and unacceptable,” Jefferies Financial Group Inc. CEO Rich Handler said in a statement. “All of our leaders must unequivocally condemn the unlawful actions at the Capitol and exert all efforts to bring them to an end.”
Wells Fargo & Co. CEO Charlie Scharf also urged an immediate end to the violence.
“We must embark on the peaceful transition of power to President-elect Biden, a hallmark of our republic,” he said in a statement. “I encourage our leaders to come together to address the divisions in our society, ensure faith in our system and respect the electoral process.”
Al Kelly, CEO of Visa Inc., also weighed in.
“Absolutely no facts since the election have surfaced to suggest that Biden’s victory is not totally legitimate,” Kelly said in a memo to employees. “We at Visa stand 100% behind the results of the election and the collective voices of the citizens of this country.”
Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, weighed in later in the evening. In a tweet, he said to Trump, “It is time for you to resign and apologize to all Americans.”
This article was provided by Bloomberg News.