Known for his parts in movies like Glengarry Glen Ross and The Departed, Baldwin did not mince words when he voiced his displeasure with the state of American politics,
Particularly in the aftermath of Musk’s recent takeover of Twitter. “Elon Musk is a damn idiot,” he said bluntly in a moment of annoyance. I can’t spend four years here.
Many have characterized these ostensibly casual comments as a reckless assault on one of the most powerful tech people in the world,
And they have subsequently erupted into a full-fledged media frenzy. But in addition to being politically charged,
Baldwin lost a lucrative sponsorship arrangement valued at an estimated $86 million as a result of the comments. After the firm in question voiced worries about Baldwin’s.
Remarks and the possible effect on their brand, the deal—which had been in the works for months—was abruptly canceled. The Reaction: From Public Indignation to Business Repercussions
