politics @lemmy.world · 10 months ago

Half of RFK Jr.'s Massive Fundraising Haul Came From Two People

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Half of RFK Jr.'s Massive Fundraising Haul Came From Two People

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politics @lemmy.world · 10 months ago

The independent candidate and his super PAC have raised a staggering $50 million — including $25 million from two people.

Timothy Mellon, a Republican megadonor who has also backed former President Donald Trump, has donated another $10 million to the pro-Kennedy super PAC, American Values 2024. Mellon, an heir to the Mellon banking fortune, gave a total of $15 million to the group in 2023. He separately donated $10 million to Make America Great Again Inc., a pro-Trump super PAC, in the second half of 2023.

Gavin de Becker, who leads Kennedy’s private security team, donated $5.5 million to American Values 2024 in October; he has given a total of $10 million to the pro-Kennedy super PAC. His security firm, Gavin de Becker and Associates, has been paid $1.5 million by Kennedy’s campaign. De Becker has reportedly provided security for A-list celebrities like Cher and John Travolta as well as Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

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One does not seek power out of benevolence, but I absolutely agree the whole charade has been bought and paid for.

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