George Foreman Grill

The George Foreman Grill is a popular electric indoor grill designed to reduce fat from meats. Endorsed by former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, it has become synonymous with healthier grilling options in many households.

CCI Score

-20.71

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

George Foreman Grill Listed as Donor to Trump and Project 2025

George Foreman Grill appears in a list of companies donating funds to Trump and Project 2025. This inclusion suggests a political alignment with far‐right initiatives, potentially aiding authoritarian agendas.

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These companies profit from authoritarian practices through their business dealings. Although they may not be directly enforcing oppressive policies, their actions contribute to the economic and operational sustenance of authoritarian regimes.

Latest Events

JUL

01

2023

George Foreman Grill Listed as Donor to Trump and Project 2025
-33.41

George Foreman Grill appears in a list of companies donating funds to Trump and Project 2025. This inclusion suggests a political alignment with far‐right initiatives, potentially aiding authoritarian agendas.
-40

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 22

The article lists George Foreman Grill among companies that have donated to Trump and Project 2025, indicating political contributions to far‐right causes. Such financial support is viewed as complicit with authoritarian policies that undermine democratic principles.

Companies That Donated to Trump and Project 2025
NOV

02

2016

George Foreman's Trump Endorsement: A Political Signal for the Brand
-21.45

George Foreman, the namesake behind the iconic grill brand, publicly announced his support for Donald Trump in the 2016 US Presidential election. His endorsement, conveyed with remarks about having fun during a Trump presidency, raises concerns over the brand's association with authoritarian political stances and potential impacts on public perception.
-50

Executive Political Engagement

October 6

The public endorsement of Donald Trump by George Foreman, a key figure associated with the grill brand, is evaluated under the Executive Political Engagement category. Foreman's enthusiastic backing of Trump, describing him as both a personal friend and beneficial for the sport of boxing, reflects a political stance that aligns with authoritarian tendencies. This public political behavior is problematic from an anti-fascist perspective as it contributes to legitimizing and normalizing support for authoritarian figures.

George Foreman reveals he will be voting for Donald Trump
SEP

06

2002

Antitrust Settlement Highlights Unethical Competitive Practices
-7.28

In 2002, Salton, the maker of George Foreman Grills, settled with 44 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia following allegations of coercing retailers into fixing prices and excluding competitors. This anticompetitive behavior undermines fair market practices and consumer choice, reflecting a broader disregard for ethical business conduct that can contribute indirectly to authoritarian practices by consolidating corporate power.
-70

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 22

The antitrust settlement reveals unethical business practices where Salton engaged in price fixing and enforced exclusionary agreements with retailers. Such conduct not only stifles fair competition but also harms consumers, reflecting a disregard for ethical responsibility. This behavior, by concentrating market power, can pave the way for corporate practices that undermine democratic processes and foster conditions favorable to authoritarian dynamics.

States Settle With Maker of George Foreman Grills