A resignation and call to conscience at company owned by Maga billionaires

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Stephanie KirchgaessnerJanuary 30, 2026 at 01:00 PM

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Laura Wittmann resigned from Uline, a company owned by major Republican donors Liz and Dick Uihlein, citing their support for what she called the rise of fascism in America. Wittmann, a customer service employee in Ontario, Canada, sent a company-wide email explaining her decision, triggered partly by a recent shooting in Minneapolis involving border patrol agents. The Uihleins are known for donating heavily to Maga Republicans, contributing $139 million to their campaigns and PACs in the 2024 election cycle. Wittmann's resignation letter urged colleagues to research the Uihleins' political activities. The Uihleins recently hosted Vice-President JD Vance at their Pennsylvania facility.

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Canada 40% Minneapolis 40% Wisconsin 40% Opensecrets 50% Allentown, Pennsylvania ×250% JD Vance ×260% Donald Trump 70% Dick Uihlein 75% Liz Uihlein ×385% Laura Wittmann ×390% Uline ×495%

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uline 90% political donations 90% maga republicans 80% liz and dick uihlein 80% company resignation 70% political influence 60% employee activism 50% fascism 40%