Goya Foods faces boycott, backlash

Goya Foods, whose products are a staple of U.S. households, became the target of a boycott and considerable backlash Friday after its leader praised President Trump during a visit to the White House. Bob Unanue, president of Goya Foods, was at the White House on Thursday to announce the company’s donation to food banks in the United States as part of the Hispanic Prosperity Initiative, an executive order from Trump. Unanue said the United States was “blessed” to have Trump as its leader. Unanue’s comments drew swift condemnation on social media from people who were upset that a company whose products are popular among Latinos and others would so openly support a president who has vilified immigrants, especially those from Latin America. Among those angered by Unanue’s comments were Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda.