Comparing Haslam's statements on Tuesday vs Thursday

I believe Jimmy Haslam was completely shocked when he got his hands on the FBI affidavit and discovered that the Feds possess numerous recorded conversations AND cooperating witnesses INSIDE Pilot Flying J.   He had to have choked when he realized that !!!

His tone changed today in his statement to the press from Tuesday's minimizing and dismissive statements to today's more somber comments.  Here's what Haslam said today Thursday April 18:


“I read the affidavits and I understand more clearly the questions the federal investigators are exploring. I maintain that the foundation of this company is built on its integrity and that any willful wrongdoing by any employee of this company at any time is intolerable.
“We will continue to cooperate with the federal investigation and continue our own investigation in these allegations. I value the relationships we have with our customers, our vendors and our team members across this country and regret that they have to go through this with us, but I trust and believe their faith in this company and its principles has never been misplaced.”

Here is what Haslam said Tuesday April 16:

"The FBI secured our headquarters today and informed us they are investigating Pilot Flying J," Haslam said in an email statement to the Knoxville News Sentinel. "We will cooperate appropriately with any and all external investigations and conduct our own. I believe and trust there has been no wrongdoing. The integrity of our company always has been job No. 1."

Looks a bit less sure of himself today, no doubt.