ok, first, weatherman did not start anything, as this ackman thread was put on a BERKSHIRE board, and already labeled as offtopic.

second, this info is not for MAGA grifters or thin-skinned willing targets, but others that may want to look more holistically. (especially on a berkshire board cultishly proud of moral rectitude, and even more wary of who handles their money)

below is a line from a (politically conservative) fund manager that seems surprisingly shocked that they may happen to also be in the pool of ackman targets, and hoping a teary letter will save him :
"..are writing to express our significant concerns regarding the acquisition proposal submitted by Mr. William Ackman and Pershing Square Holdings on January 13,2025. We believe the proposal falls significantly short of fairly compensating the shareholders for both the Company’s current asset value and its growth potential. While we hold Mr. Ackman in high regard as an investor and appreciate his long-standing commitment to HHH, the terms of this proposal are wholly inadequate and must be rejected..."