Coca-Cola's Gift to Trump Draws Mixed Reactions

Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey presented Donald Trump with a special Presidential Commemorative Diet Coke bottle, marking his second inauguration. This gesture by Coca-Cola, a company that had previously distanced itself from Trump, sparked mixed reactions online, with some criticizing and others defending the move. Elon Musk praised the inventor of Diet Coke as a 'genius,' reflecting his well-known affinity for the beverage. Despite past criticisms of Diet Coke, Trump has maintained a fondness for the brand, highlighted by his previous installation of a Diet Coke button in the White House. The commemorative bottle underscores Coca-Cola's tradition of celebrating U.S. presidential inaugurations, having previously honored other presidents like Barack Obama and Joe Biden. This branding move by Coca-Cola reflects its strategy of aligning with American culture and history.