Thanks to Trump ties, #DeleteUber campaign grows on social media

Links to President Donald Trump are shaping up to be a liability for Silicon Valley's golden boys. Case in point: Uber. 

The hashtag #DeleteUber has been spreading on social media amid protests against Trump's Muslim travel ban. The ride hailing service was accused of "strike breaking" in New York Saturday, while others condemned remarks made by Uber CEO Travis Kalanick indicating he would work with the president. 

In a Facebook statement, Kalanick said the "ban will impact many innocent people."

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