Democracy Dies in Darkness

Instacart director says she was fired for Democratic congressional campaign

Lisa Vedernikova Khanna, a candidate in Virginia, says in a lawsuit that the mobile shopping giant cited concerns her bid could hurt the company with President Donald Trump.

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A shopper uses the Instacart delivery app in Washington on Oct. 7, 2023. (Craig Hudson/For the Washington Post)
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A lawsuit against Instacart alleges that the mobile shopping giant fired a corporate employee for running for Congress, citing fears that some of her Democratic positions could lead to backlash from President Donald Trump and Republicans.

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The comments reflect significant criticism of Instacart for allegedly firing an employee due to her political campaign, which some perceive as a fear of backlash from President Trump and Republicans. Many commenters express outrage at what they see as corporate America's... Show more
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Dan Merica is co-anchor of the Post's flagship political newsletter, Early Brief. He joined the Post in 2025. He previously covered campaigns, politics, and all levers of power in Washington, D.C. for CNN, The Messenger, and the Associated Press.@merica
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