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Friday, September 11, 2026
Flexport founder and CEO Ryan Petersen faced backlash after promoting a flight simulator game on social media on September 11, 2026, the twenty-fifth anniversary of America's deadliest terrorist attack. The post featured a caption warning that "annoying fighter jets may try to shoot you down," with instructions to "shoot them down first." The timing and messaging drew scrutiny from industry observers who questioned the promotional choice for the date.
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