Hyatt executive chairman steps down over Epstein ties
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Hyatt Chairman Pritzker Retires Over Epstein Ties
Is Pritzker's retirement a dignified succession or an escape from accountability for his Epstein ties?
Above: Thomas J. Pritzker at the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize Ceremony in Beijing, on May 25, 2012. Image credit: Visual China Group via Getty Images/Visual China Group via Getty Images
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Pro-establishment narrative
After many years of distinguished service and his transformational role at Hyatt, the time is right for Pritzker to step down. Considering his age and the controversy surrounding his past relationships, this decision protects the integrity of the Hyatt brand and ensures a smooth succession for Hyatt CEO and President Hoplamazian to become the next chairman.
Establishment-critical narrative
Pritzker's decision to retire only after being exposed shows his total lack of genuine remorse for his decades-long friendship with a convicted pedophile. This outrage is second only to the lack of justice, which allows this billionaire to ride off into the sunset free of any criminal investigation and with the questions about his role in enabling Epstein's abuse unanswered.
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