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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsKroger program cuts ties with Indiana Oath Keepers, citing allegations following riot
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/4222035001TIM EVANS | INDIANAPOLIS STAR | 18 hours ago
In the wake of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, Kroger has removed the Indiana Oath Keepers from a program that allows customers to direct donations to nonprofit organizations.
We were dismayed to learn today this group is part of the Community Rewards program, Eric Halverson, Krogers manager of corporate affairs, said Tuesday in an email response to a question from IndyStar. Given the concerning nature of the allegations against this organization, we have immediately removed the group from receiving customer-directed funds.
Several people affiliated with the national Oath Keepers movement were among those who allegedly entered the Capitol building. They include Hoosier Jon Schaffer, a heavy metal guitarist who was photographed in an Oath Keepers ballcap inside the Capitol. He is facing six federal criminal charges after he was accused of spraying a police officer with a pepper-based bear repellant.
More at link. FBI might want to take a look at the folks who chose this terrorist organization for their donations.
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Kroger program cuts ties with Indiana Oath Keepers, citing allegations following riot (Original Post)
SheltieLover
Jan 2021
OP
Can't wait until President Biden declares Oathkeepers a terrorist organization
Fiendish Thingy
Jan 2021
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StClone
(11,683 posts)1. I thought so
Kroger is not a bad company at all, and often try to be better.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)2. Glad to hear!
And I'm glad they took this action!
I have to wonder how many of these terrorist organizatioms are tax exempt entities?
Ty for sharing.
Fiendish Thingy
(15,585 posts)3. Can't wait until President Biden declares Oathkeepers a terrorist organization
Along with Proud Boys, 3%ers, etc.
They wont be able to raise a penny in donations.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)4. Same here!!!
Who in their right mind (clear operative!) would select a terrorist org for their grocery donations.
Maybe all who selected them will be charged as accomplices for funding terror!
crickets
(25,962 posts)5. Good job, Kroger.
Now you, Amazon Smile. Apparently they are still looking into the situation.