How did Andrew Carnegie and respond to the homestead strike effect public opinion about him?

Andrew Carnegie's response to the Homestead Strike of 1892, particularly his distance from the violent confrontation, aimed to portray him as a champion of peace and progress. However, his decision to support the use of armed guards and the subsequent violent suppression of the strike damaged his reputation. Public opinion shifted, with many viewing him as a ruthless industrialist prioritizing profit over worker rights. Ultimately, this incident highlighted the tension between labor and capital during the Gilded Age, casting a shadow over Carnegie's philanthropic image.