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"After the company's CEO declared that 'we’re all truly blessed' to have Donald Trump as president, the remark sparked a culture-war controversy: progressive politicians and consumers called for a boycott while conservative figures urged supporters to buy more of its Hispanic food staples. The First Daughter posted a bilingual photo holding a can of the brand's black beans with a caption praising its quality, which multiple outlets flagged as a potential ethics violation for a federal employee under Department of Justice guidance that bars using public office to endorse products or convey government sanction. Critics noted the administration's uneven enforcement of ethical standards and pointed to earlier incidents—such as a counselor urging viewers to buy the First Daughter's products and the president promoting his resort for a summit—adding the photo to a growing list of questionable endorsements." - Jenny G. Zhang