Parent company Audi reprimands executive who attended Trump rally: 'Dubious propaganda show'

Audi executive Gernot Döllner faced backlash after publicly supporting Trump, with Daniela Cavallo criticizing his actions as contrary to company values and policies. Cavallo condemned Döllner's endorsement, linking it to racism and sexism, and emphasized that it violated Audi's internal rules on political neutrality before elections. The criticism extends to the entire Volkswagen Group board, which Cavallo claims acted as puppets for a controversial political figure. The German union IG Metall also stated that Döllner's actions breached company policy. Audi has not yet responded to the criticism, while the company is investing $4 billion in a new factory in Georgia, creating 4,500 jobs.