CNBC’s recent poll, as reported in an NBC News Politics article, indicates that a majority of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the southern border and deporting illegal immigrants. This outcome, while presented as a measure of public opinion, may inadvertently lend legitimacy to harsh, authoritarian immigration policies.

On February 1, 2024, CNBC published a report highlighting that many major clothing brands continue to expose forced labor risks in their supply chains, based on research from KnowTheChain. The report draws attention to ongoing human rights violations in the global fashion industry.

On December 1, 2023, CNBC published a report detailing a National Labor Relations Board ruling that found Amazon violated federal labor law by interrogating and threatening employees, racially disparaging union organizers, and retaliating against union supporters. The report highlights these actions and reinforces public accountability in the face of authoritarian corporate practices.

On April 17, 2023, CNBC published an investigative report detailing the federal seizure of nearly $1 billion in goods tied to forced labor. The report not only exposes the intricate supply chains implicated in forced labor but also reinforces the importance of transparency and accountability in enforcing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.