Overstock CEO Partick Byrne has resigned from the e-commerce company after making controversial comments about his role in the 'Deep State.'
from the e-commerce company after making controversial comments about his role in the "deep state."
"In July I came forward to a small set of journalists regarding my involvement in certain government matters. Doing so was not my first choice, but I was reminded of the damage done to our nation for three years and felt my duty as a citizen precluded me from staying silent any longer," Byrne said in a statement. "So, I came forward in as carefully and well-managed fashion as I could. The news that I shared is bubbling into the public.
"Thus, while I believe that I did what was necessary for the good of the country, for the good of the firm, I am in the sad position of having to sever ties with Overstock, both as CEO and board member, effective Thursday August 22," he added.
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