A German union criticized Audi's CEO for attending a Trump campaign rally
Audi's CEO Gernot Döllner spoke at a Donald Trump rally in Georgia, where Trump announced Audi would build a factory in Macon, Georgia. The company plans a $4 billion investment, 4,500 jobs, and annual production of 200,000 vehicles starting in 2027.
- Audi's CEO, Gernot Döllner, spoke at a Donald Trump rally in Georgia.
- Audi plans to invest four billion dollars in the Georgia factory.
- Audi plans to produce 200,000 vehicles annually at the new plant.
- Christiane Benner, IG Metall president, called Döllner's appearance embarrassing.
- Audi’s code of conduct prohibits public engagements with political parties near elections.
- The union stated that Döllner violated Audi's political neutrality rules.
- Gernot Döllner stated the company acted in its interest.
- Audi expects the new investment to create around 4,500 jobs.
- Donald Trump announced a $4.2 billion investment from Audi.
- Volkswagen will build Audi's first factory in the United States.
- Daniela Cavallo stated Döllner's appearance was highly problematic in multiple ways.
- Audi's sales in the United States dropped 16 percent in the first nine months of the year.
- Volkswagen is undergoing a major reorganization in Germany.
- Audi stated the appearance aimed to advance long-term investment prerequisites in the USA.
- The chairman of the Volkswagen Group works council expressed sharp criticism of the Audi CEO's appearance.
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