In a recent address, Allstate CEO Tom Wilson emphasized the need for Americans to move beyond divisiveness and embrace each other’s differences. His remarks came on the heels of a tragic event in New Orleans, underscoring the urgency of his message.
Wilson made these comments during the kickoff of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, a significant sporting event that draws attention from across the nation. “Welcome to the All-State Sugar Bowl,” he began, acknowledging the somber mood following Wednesday’s tragedy that had shaken the local community. He expressed heartfelt condolences to those affected, saying, “Our prayers are with the victims and their families.”
NEW: Allstate CEO Tom Wilson says Americans need to overcome their "addiction of divisiveness" and "accept people's differences" following the terror attack in New Orleans.
If only Shamsud Din Jabbar had heard this message two days ago!
The comment was made at the start of the… pic.twitter.com/WDPWZhPrru
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 2, 2025
Wilson urged everyone to come together as a nation by overcoming what he described as an “addiction to divisiveness and negativity.” He called on people to join Allstate in its efforts across America to foster positivity, build trust, and accept imperfections and differences among individuals, adding “Together, we win.”
However, his message was not well received at all. Many people trashed him on X for the speech, and declared that would be cancelling their insurance with Allstate immediately for their woke ideology and calls to “accept” terrorists.
One X user wrote, “This is the most tone deaf, out of touch with reality, virtue signaling crap I’ve seen in a long time. Seriously, how dare he lecture us! Glad I don’t have Allstate.”
Another said, “My wife and I will be canceling our insurance with you first thing in the morning and we’ll have a new insurance company for our home and auto policies by noon. As well, my four sons and our two daughters all who have insurance with you. Pound salt.”
Here are some more responses:
Wait, what? There was a freaking terrorist attack and 15 people lost their lives. I know you're trying to be positive, but how about some humility and compassion rather than "tolerance of differences"? #Uominiedonne #shailenzo #Tommavi #helevier #sstvi #zelena #yulioli…
— XRPspider (@XRPspider) January 2, 2025
I think I would prefer ending any business with @Allstate, there is no accepting terrorists who want to kill you.
Tom Wilson is a clown.
— LiveLife 🇺🇸 (@livelifekaye) January 2, 2025
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