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    Merck CEO quits Trump panel in ‘stand against violence and extremism’

    Kenneth Frazier said he would step down from one of Trump's advisory panels, citing "a responsibility to take a stand against violence and extremism."
    by Damian Garde Aug 14, 2017 2 minutes
    Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier

    Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier said Monday that he would step down from one of President Trump’s advisory panels, citing “a responsibility to take a stand against violence and extremism” days after a series of racist demonstrations erupted into violence.

    Less than an hour after the announcement, Trump shot back on Twitter:

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