Squawk Pod Corporate Responses to Minneapolis 1/27/26
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Jan 27, 2026 
Bill George, former Medtronic CEO and Harvard senior fellow, reflects on corporate responses to political crises. Steven Fulop, Partnership for New York City CEO and ex-mayor of Jersey City, discusses business-government relations and NYC policy. They talk about corporate statements after the Minneapolis shootings, business interaction with city leadership, budget and tax tensions, and protecting employees amid unrest.
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Partnership Plans A More Assertive Role
- The Partnership for New York plans more assertive advocacy with the new leadership.
- Steven Fulop says the group will engage actively with Mayor Mamdani on policy and budgeting.
Fragile Job Market Needs Collaboration
- New York's fragile job environment requires business-government collaboration.
- Fulop warns the city is fragile and the Partnership will actively engage to stabilize jobs.
Cut Inefficiencies Before Raising Taxes
- Do review and cut ineffective 'zombie' programs before raising taxes.
- Fulop suggests engaging CEOs in budget discussions to find efficiencies first.