The allegations come as part of a lawsuit aimed at blocking Unilever’s alleged efforts to dismantle Ben & Jerry’s independent board and end its social activism.

Ben & Jerry's, the ice cream brand, has accused its parent company Unilever (LON:ULVR) of trying to silence its criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump. This development comes as Unilever is preparing to spin off the ice cream brand later this year.