Many of the largest defense contractors said this week they have paused their political action committee giving while assessing the insurrection at the Capitol last week. In a statement, Roger Krone, Leidos' chief executive, said the company was "shocked and appalled by the behavior that took place on Capitol Hill last week." "Democracy thrives on passionate debate and different opinions but dies in anarchy and violence," he added. "The actions of this small minority do not represent the majority of Americans across the political spectrum who strive for the good but who may differ on how that good is accomplished." As a result, he said Leidos' political action committee "has decided to temporarily pause all political donations." Boeing and Lockheed Martin both confirmed today their political action committee contributions are on hold.
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