Major Nascar Sponsor Calls ALL Trump Supporters to Stop Using His Products

Miami’s Marcus Lemonis has taken a lot of heat for spiting Trump supporters, but he’s fighting back.

In an interview on CNBC’s “Power Lunch,” Lemonis said that any one of his clients who “are in favor of what [Trump] said” about the Charlottesville, Va., protests should take their business elsewhere.

After getting a lot of backlash, the CEO released a statement on Facebook. Here’s an excerpt:

The mistake I made in the last week was not being clear.
Do I wish that there was more speed of clarity and conviction around the violence? Yes

Do I think that hate and violence has taken over everywhere, yes?

Do I think one person is to blame ? No

Do I think that there are two sides to every story? Yes

While I stand strong on my position that violence, hate, bigotry is unacceptable from anyone regardless of what side you are on and that all of us need to be accountable, only I am accountable for my actions.

Last week I gave my opinion on what had happened. I made the mistake of letting my fear and emotion talk about subjects that I shouldn’t have. As the CEO of a business, I am responsible to take care of the people that work there. I opened my mouth and put them in harms way. While I know, that the headline published was taken out of context and I have to live with that. there should have never been a headline and I gave a chance to live.

My apology is sincere. It is to my employees who have been forced to deal with this. I am nothing without you. I am here to serve, guide and protect you. I will work harder. Please forgive me. Please don’t punish them.

I apologize to anyone who has supported their cause , their political preference, their candidate, their beliefs. I was Not raised this way and have always been taught to respect everyone. This is a free county and my fears shouldn’t be projected on anyone. I am asking for your forgiveness. I should have not disrespected that and will not again.

I apologize to the people who have followed my show for years and have said they have learned so much and are inspired, who now say that have been let down and will never trust me again.

I DO NOT apologize to anyone who is in favor or hate, violence, bigotry or racism. And I will do my part to help eliminate it from both sides. One way I do that is by being an example. You are the reason I made this mistake. You took my common sense away and purpose. I will not let you beat me or beat me down.

Source: NESN