Maine gas distributor asks customers who are Trump supporters to ‘find another supplier’
He said he thinks the president-elect is “despicable” and “the Antichrist,” but that his voicemail is “just a statement.”
A Maine gas distributor has a message for his customers who support President-elect Donald Trump: Find another supplier.
Michael Turner, owner of Turner LP Gas in Skowhegan, told the Bangor Daily News Friday that he recorded the company’s voicemail, informing Trump voters he will no longer deliver gas to them, on Election Day.
Turner told the newspaper he isn’t concerned about the impact on his business because he’s planning to retire soon. He said he thinks the president-elect is “despicable” and “the Antichrist,” but that his voicemail is “just a statement.”
“If you voted for Trump, don’t tell me and I wouldn’t cut anyone off that was freezing,” Turner said.
A Facebook group titled “Dump: Turner LP Gas Of Skowhegan, Maine“ was started days later, encouraging Turner’s customers to choose new providers.
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The voicemail message for the company on Tuesday explained the reasoning behind the request to callers:
Thank you for calling Turner LP Gas. I do not support Donald Trump’s vulgar behavior and comments about women. Therefore, I am asking my customers who are Trump supporters to find another supplier.
The price of gas remains at $110 a bottle. That is payment on delivery.
The Portland Press Herald reported Wednesday that Turner’s licenses for delivering and dispensing gas expired in 2012 and 2014, respectively. Turner told the newspaper he had “no idea” the licenses had expired but said he planned to retire December 31.
Trump won one of Maine’s four electoral votes on Election Day.
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