Trump Organization Slapped with Hefty Fines Over Vaccine Mandate Violations
The Trump Organization faces $2.8 million in penalties, a record amount in New York City’s pursuit of businesses flouting its COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Owned by former President Donald Trump, the company employs approximately 5,000 individuals in the city. Trump, a vocal opponent of vaccine mandates, has seen his organization become a target of strict enforcement.
New York City’s mandate, enacted on Dec. 14, applies to all private-sector workers. The Trump Organization, receiving its fines from the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, announced plans to contest the decision. In a statement, the company claimed unfair treatment, asserting the decision was driven by politics, not public health. New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, countered this argument, asserting the fines aim to prioritize public safety over politics.
Earlier in the month, Fox News and its parent company, Fox Corp., were hit with combined fines of $1.5 million for similarly violating the vaccine mandate. The media companies, like the Trump Organization, intend to appeal. The escalating fines signal the city’s unwavering commitment to its vaccine mandate, regardless of the political clout of the businesses in question.
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