Trending Images Share with X It features a statement from Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison disparaging conservatives.

Laws went and woke him up. pic.twitter.com/7K5p0V6DSn

— Scarlett (@SuzyLiberty2) August 24, 2024

Verdict: False

The claim is false. A CNBC spokesperson denied that the network aired the X-image purportedly featuring Ellison. According to CNBC's video report, Ellison's actual comments focused on customers putting off “big-ticket purchases” because of inflation.

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Lowe's is ending parts of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, according to an internal company memo. Reuters The company will reportedly make a number of changes, including no longer participating in Human Rights Campaign investigations.

The X image, which has been viewed more than 500,000 times at the time of writing, alludes to a statement from Ellison disparaging conservatives. “If conservatives don't like our values, they should take their money to Home Depot,” the statement claims. The image appears to have been taken from a CNBC video report captioned, “Earnings Alert: Lowe's Lowers Full-Year Outlook.” “Lowe's woke,” the image's caption claims.

This claim is false. CNBC Video Report While the caption about Lowe's cuts is real, Ellison's quote is fake. Here's what Ellison actually said at the 00:50 mark in the video report: “Inflation remains high, and big-ticket purchases are being put off as customers wait for interest rates to fall.”

Similarly, Lowe's denied that Ellison's statements were true. statement “This statement is false. The CEO of Lowe's did not make this comment. Everyone is welcome at Lowe's,” the post read, which was shared by X verified accounts. A Lowe's spokesperson sent Check Your Fact the statement.

This statement is false. The CEO of Lowe's did not make this comment. Everyone is welcome at Lowe's.

— Lowes (@Lowes) August 24, 2024

Moreover, this claim CNBC website Based on that verification, Social media accountIn an email to Check Your Fact, a CNBC spokesperson denied that the network aired the X-image. (Related: Will Disney Sell ABC for $20 Billion?)

“We can be certain that this screenshot does not come from our airspace,” the spokesman said.

Finally, Check Your Fact was found There is no reliable news coverage To back up the claim, the opposite is true. August 26th, Snopes This claim is false. PolitiFact and Fact Crescendo He also denied the allegations.