Thread by @CREWcrew

You’ve heard about Toyota. Now let’s talk about @Cigna.

Like Toyota, Cigna is supporting insurrectionist members of Congress. And many of the insurrectionists Cigna has donated to since January 6th work on healthcare issues--issues that Cigna has a stake in.

Take Rep. Bill Johnson, for example. Rep. Johnson sits on the House Energy & Commerce Committee which plays “a key role” in developing America's healthcare policies, per his website. He also voted to overturn the election. Cigna gave him $2,500 after that vote.

Cigna gave to Rep. Billy Long who also sits on the Energy & Commerce Committee and serves on the Health Subcommittee. He “proudly” objected to the election results. Cigna donated $1,000 to his campaign committee.

Rep. John Joyce serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee and is a member of the Health subcommittee. He signed the official objection to the Pennsylvania electors the day before the insurrection. Cigna donated $2,500 to support him.

Then there’s Rep. Jodey Arrington. He sits on the Ways and Means Committee, which works on healthcare legislation, and co-chairs the Rural Health Care Task Force. He said that the insurrection undermined “legitimate objections” to the election. Cigna gave him $1,500.

Rep. Tom Rice also sits on Ways and Means. He considered pulling his support for the objections after the attack on the Capitol, but ultimately voted to reject Arizona and Pennsylvania’s results. Cigna donated $1,500 to re-elect him.

Cigna also donated $3,500 to support Reps. Byron Donalds and Guy Reschenthaler, and $30,000 to the NRCC and NRSC, the two main Republican party committees supporting the 147 members of Congress who voted not to certify the 2020 election results.

All of this is especially unacceptable because after the insurrection, Cigna committed to ceasing contributions benefiting members who hindered a peaceful transition of power. It’s clear now that they value the potential to buy access and influence over democracy.

Cigna’s far from alone. We’re tracking any corporation that supports insurrectionist members of Congress in real time. So far, 241 corporations and industry group PACs have given donations benefiting the Sedition Caucus. citizensforethics.org/reports-invest…

Cigna and the rest of the corporations like Toyota, Walmart and JetBlue that are bankrolling these members are really hoping no one will notice. Don’t let them get away with it. Don’t give them your business, and tell everyone you know not to either.