Ben & Jerry's accuses parent Unilever of banning it from criticizing Trump

1. Ben & Jerry's accuses Unilever of restricting its political speech. 2. The lawsuit aims to preserve Ben & Jerry's independent board and activism. 3. Unilever plans to spin off Ben & Jerry's as part of a portfolio simplification. 4. Unilever's ice cream revenue was reported at $8.72 billion in 2024. 5. Past tensions include Ben & Jerry's sales halt in the West Bank.