“And we remain committed to supporting our employees who have been impacted during this incredibly difficult time.”

But supporting annexation of the West Bank would be a much bigger and thornier issue for Trumpov.

"Chevron has a long tradition of celebrating democracy by supporting the inaugural committees of both parties. We are proud to be doing so again this year," said Bill Turene, Chevron's manager of global media relations.

This anti-colonial movement has caught momentum with high-profile figures like Bad Bunny, who in the past has condemned Puerto Rican statehood and the ruling party supporting the initiative.

She added: "We have a dedicated team of detectives working on this investigation and supporting Thomas's family at this incredibly difficult time for them."