Washington D.C. – In a shocking display of backroom politics, Senator Hiram Johnson of California launched a blistering attack on Henry Ford, accusing the auto magnate of pulling out of the presidential race in exchange for a promise of a lucrative deal. The bombshell accusation was made on December 22, 1923, sending shockwaves through the nation’s capital. According to Johnson, Ford’s sudden withdrawal from the 1924 Republican nomination was not a coincidence, but rather a calculated move to secure a deal that would benefit his business interests. Johnson’s words were laced with venom as he declared, ‘Henry Ford has declared for Mr. Coolidge, because, as he says, Mr. Coolidge is safe.’ The implication was clear: Ford had sold out to the administration in exchange for a sweetheart deal.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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