Goya Foods CEO Bob Unanu said in a speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Monday night that America would be “closer to God” if Donald Trump wins the November election.
“Four years ago, I dared to say I was blessed with Donald J. Trump. He is a builder. But more than a builder, he is a courageous leader who will bring this country closer to God. He will bring strength to America and he will bring prosperity back to America,” Unanu said.
The Hispanic business leader was the target of an unsuccessful boycott of his company led by AOC in 2020 after he boldly praised Donald Trump’s leadership. In response, Unanu selected Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), whose boycott boosted the company’s sales, as Goya Employee of the Month.
Goya Foods CEO Robert Bob Unanue speaks in support of President Trump at the Republican National Convention 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/n60yswgDff
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Unanue also accused the Biden administration of disregarding the values of the Latino community and targeting Catholics.
“The Latino community is diverse, but we are united by values that include an unwavering faith in God, an abiding love for family, and a rigorous work ethic. We want the freedom to worship, love, and work in a way that gives us purpose and a reason to get up every day,” he said. “The Biden-Harris Administration has disrespected our values and mistreated our community. They have buried our businesses with inflation and government red tape. They have used the FBI to hunt down traditional Catholics as if we were terrorists.”
“They’re rolling out a welcome rug for the drug cartels. Biden’s open door policy is all the more insidious because it’s couched in soft words like compassion and sanctuary,” he continued. “In reality it’s cruel. Joe Biden’s open southern border is empowering the world’s largest organized crime and disproportionately victimizing Hispanics, especially children.”
He concluded that while “Joe Biden and his allies despise anyone who disagrees with them,” Donald Trump “loves this country.”
“He loves us and he knows how to build and create. He understands that lasting prosperity is built on the foundations of family, faith, work and freedom – not on the quagmire of government handouts,” he said. “He believes we are blessed by God and is a firm believer that with God all things are possible. He will Make America Great Again.”
