Cancellations surge: Donald Trump supporters quit Netflix en masse after Chairman Reed Hasting donates to Kamala Harris campaign

One of Netflix' top bosses has triggered a major controversy by donating generously to the Kamala Harris campaign, that has led to MAGA supporters to trigger a Netflix boycotting campaign, something that has not been seen in a recent while. Very recently, Reed Hastings, chairman of Netflix, and a known Democrat supporter, made a generous donation to the Harris campaign ahead of the US elections, which has led to Republican supporters criticizing him on social media.

MAGA supporters call for 'cancelling Netflix'

As soon as the news of this donation by a top bracket member of Netflix broke out, things fueled up at the Trump camp, who, along with their massive Republican follower numbers, began a #CancelNetflix campaign, and called for this application to be boycotted in the United States because of Hasting's actions. This has led to a major spike in subscription cancellations in recent weeks, with the numbers simply being on the rise.

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Will the Netflix boss withdraw his donation and support?

While Hasting would definitely be pressured by MAGA supporters, there are even reports of concerns that he could withdraw his donation due to the public pressure, suggest reports. Moreover, looking at the way US sees things, it is being deemed that Hastings could come under the gun and end up withdrawing his donation to the Harris campaign.

Everything would be clear once the subscription rates for this month arrives in mid October, which could give a clear understanding on how the critical issue would be addresses after this. It is necessary for Netflix to build good terms with Trump, in the case he is elected to power in November, feel many.

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FAQs:

Are MAGA supporters behind Trump?
MAGA supporters are majorly supporting Donald Trump, who is the Republican candidate, and as per surveys and polls, they would keep supporting him as far as reports suggest.

Is Netflix getting banned in the US?
There are no proper news reports on Netflix getting banned in the United States, but no one can really say for sure.