Toyota is at the center of a controversy over political contributions it’s made since the January 6, 2021 attack on the United States Capitol.
Although Toyota is far from the only major corporation to donate to members of Congress who voted against certification, its donation pool is far bigger than any other company that’s spent a minimum of $5,000 toward funding election-objecting members of congress.
Whatever your leanings, Toyota has found itself in a political storm—a situation automakers don’t often find themselves in.
“We do not believe it is appropriate to judge members of Congress solely based on their votes on the electoral certification.