The Coca-Cola Company appears to have gotten over its outrage about the Jan. 6 attack — and is now helping President-elect Donald Trump celebrate his inauguration.
"Tonight, President Trump received the first ever Presidential Commemorative Inaugural Diet Coke bottle from the Chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Company, James Quincey," posted Trump campaign spokeswoman Margo Martin on Tuesday, posting an image of Trump and Quincey sitting together and custom Diet Coke bottle, which featured Trump's name, the date of his inauguration, and an image of the White House.
Trump is notorious for his love of Diet Coke; he even had a special button installed on the Resolute Desk that he could press to order staff to bring him a freshly-chilled can, which is set to be reinstated by the time he sets foot inside the Oval Office once more.
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Nonetheless, the commemorative inaugural bottle and photo-op are a sharp turnabout from how the Coca-Cola Company reacted four years ago, condemning the mob that stormed the Capitol in reaction to Trump's conspiracy theories that the 2020 presidential election had been stolen from him, calling the event "an offense to democracy."
"For nearly 250 years, the United States of America has stood as a beacon for democracy, shining a light for the world on how differing perspectives and ideas can strengthen society," said the statement at the time. "We are all stunned by the unlawful and violent events that unfolded in Washington, D.C. With the election results now certified, we have faith in America's democratic institutions to ensure a peaceful transfer of power and allow the U.S. to move forward together as one nation."
Coca-Cola isn't alone; a wide variety of CEOs, including some who have been critical of Trump, gave millions to his inauguration.