> Is IBM playing politics? It sounds to me like IBM apologized for committing a wrongful termination, so no. Even the staunchest of conservatives would not co

> Is IBM playing politics? It sounds to me like IBM apologized for committing a wrongful termination, so no. Even the staunchest of conservatives would not consider it a "scandal" to have a trans employee in 2020. IBM is just trying to maintain a positive reputation in today's social climate, just like they were doing 50 years ago. > Was Conway playing politics when she decided to transition? Conway is a person, not a business, so I'm not sure what this has to do with the conversation about businesses engaging in politics.