capitulation

“What I did not predict was the capitulation of universities, law firms, media corporations be they television or newspapers. I did not predict that.”

Critics contend that the centrist shift represents capitulation to conservative pressure rather than principled leadership, arguing that Democrats should maintain their progressive positions rather than moderating in response to political setbacks.

Gomez also was sharply critical of Disney, calling out what she called as “cowardly corporate capitulation.”

The immediate capitulation of Disney, one of America’s largest and most revered corporations, is a shocking sign of just how quickly private, independent institutions are melting down under heated threat by a vindictive administration.

“No concessions. No capitulations. No cuts,” say materials advertising the rally.