AFP, BLOOMBERG, AP Previous NextBusiness leaders are calling for post-election calm while bracing for trouble on the streets and inside their companies if the result is disputed. Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg has warned of the potential for civil unrest as votes are tallied in an election that will be "a test" for his network. The risk appears heightened with Donald Trump threatening to challenge the validity of results of his race against Joe Biden. Companies are also worried that polarizing political themes fueling conflict in the streets will ignite clashes on factory floors or other facilities. "The thing that's most concerning to me is the potential for armed clashes," FBI Portland special agent Renn Cannon said.

Source: The Standard November 03, 2020 19:07 UTC