The Harris campaign has kicked off the ‘New Way Forward’ tour in battleground states, gaining support from Alberto Gonzales.
Leonard Leo, a conservative activist involved in building the rightwing supermajority on the supreme court, plans to invest $1b to combat liberal cultural influence in the US. He aims to strengthen talent and capital pipelines in news and entertainment to counter leftwing extremism.
Leo also pledges increased backing for organizations that challenge companies succumbing to woke ideology, holding them accountable for prioritizing extreme leftwing views over consumers.
Amid a crucial election period, Leonard Leo voices his concerns about Donald Trump’s threat to the rule of law and endorses Kamala Harris for president despite being a Republican.
Criticizing Trump’s failure during the Capitol attacks, Leo highlights Trump’s disregard for deploying resources to protect lives and democracy. He points out Trump’s numerous legal issues as evidence of his repeated violations of the rule of law.
Although he has only spoken with Trump once and does not know him well, Leo emphasizes that many former senior officials who worked under him refuse to support him. This lack of endorsement reflects poorly on Trump’s character alongside his criminal charges.
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2024-09-12 11:02:28
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