Arizona Pulls State Incentives for Nike Factory After Company Drops ‘Offensive’ Fourth of July Sneaker

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey talks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington on April 3, 2019. AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File

The governor of Arizona has withdrawn state incentives for Nike to set up a new manufacturing site after the shoe company reportedly pulled a Fourth of July-themed sneaker because of concerns that it featured an “offensive” older version of the U.S. flag.

Less than 24 hours earlier, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey had welcomed the approval of a Nike Air Manufacturing Innovation plant in West Valley, reportedly worth $184 million.