Tripwire Interactive CEO steps down after backlash over controversial tweet Tripwire InteractiveTripwire Interactive CEO John Gibson has stepped down from the company following backlash over a controversial tweet he sent in support of new abortion laws in Texas. A boycott against Tripwire Interactive led by Twitch streamer Ben \u2018CohhCarnage\u2019 Cassell after their CEO, John Gibson, tweeted in support of the controversial new abortion laws in Texas seems to have paid off. The company released an official statement and announced that Gibson has \u201cstepped down\u201d from the company effective immediately, and the current vice president, Alan Wilson, will take his place. They also apologized for his actions and assured fans that his views are his own and do not reflect the company\u2019s views. \u201cThe comments given by John Gibson are of his own opinion and do not reflect those of Tripwire Interactive as a company,\u201d said a representative. \u201cHis comments disregarded the values of our whole team, our partners, and much of our broader community.\u201d \u201cOur leadership team at Tripwire are deeply sorry and are unified in our commitment to take swift action and to foster a more positive environment. Effectively immediate, John Gibson has stepped down as CEO.\u201d A statement regarding recent events. Tripwire Official Site: https:\/\/t.co\/Vgyx0jMLBb pic.twitter.com\/rmKp105EIg \u2014 Tripwire Interactive (@TripwireInt) September 7, 2021 It seemed like it was only a matter of time before Tripwire Interactive made the move once the boycott started, and people applauded them for it. The extent of his connection with the company remains unknown. However, it\u2019s reasonable to assume they\u2019ll keep him out of the public eye for quite some time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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