Unraveling the Complex Web of Support
Uihlein, a major donor, contributed to various groups affiliated with rally organizers, including Women for Trump and Tea Party Patriots. His substantial financial support played a crucial role in the events leading up to January 6th. LINK TO FOLLOW: https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2023/09/billionaire-megadonor-couple-funding-election-denial-with-extensive-influence-machine-dark-money-network-uihlein/
The Rule of Law Defense Fund
The Rule of Law Defense Fund, a 501(c)(4) affiliated with the Republican Attorneys General Association, received substantial funding for the rally, including at least $150,000 from Julie Jenkins Fancelli. Other donors included well-known organizations DETAILS: https://www.americanoversight.org/investigation/conservative-attorneys-general-groups-involvement-in-the-jan-6-march-to-the-capitol
Turning Point USA
Turning Point USA, the flagship nonprofit organization of Turning Point, also entered the picture, raising over $39.2 million from undisclosed donors in the lead-up to the event.\ www.youtube.com/shorts/byw5JEZZvUk https://www.thedailybeast.com/jan-6-organizer-ali-alexander-blames-turning-point-usa-for-capitol-riot
“Dark money” groups
Women for America First, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit “dark money” group, played a central role in securing the permit for the January 6th rally. Their primary funding came from a substantial $300,000 donation from Publix supermarket heir Julie Jenkins Fancelli. The rally’s list of organizers included Rule of Law Trust and Turning Point, two dark […]
“Parking” funds
The organizers of the January 6th rally employed a strategy to obscure the source of their funds. By “parking” funds across multiple groups, they created the illusion of widespread support from numerous independent organizations. This added a layer of confidentiality for the donors while offering institutional support for their cause. https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2021/10/details-of-the-money-behind-jan-6-protests-continue-to-emerge/
Salesforce to provide RNC records
The court’s statement made it clear that claims of election fraud had motivated some individuals to participate in the attack. Emails sent by the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Trump campaign, using Salesforce’s platform, were instrumental in spreading these claims. https://www.politico.com/news/2022/03/15/salesforce-to-provide-rnc-records-january-6-00017623
Oracle’s Ellison
Larry Ellison, the founder and chairman of Oracle, added fuel to the fire by joining a November 2020 call to discuss strategies for contesting the election result with Trump attorney Jay Sekulow. The murmurs of election fraud were spreading. https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/oracles-ellison-joined-nov-2020-call-about-contesting-trumps-defeat-2022-05-20/
‘the traitorous 10’
It all began with the ominous words of tech billionaire Peter Thiel, as he hosted a political fundraiser. Thiel openly expressed his desire to replace “the traitorous 10.” This cryptic statement hinted at a growing discontent within certain political circles. https://www.rawstory.com/peter-thiel-2022-2656658360/
“The Prelude to January 6th”
In the tense political landscape of 2020, the stage was set for an unprecedented and tumultuous event: the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. This dark chapter in American history was not a spontaneous eruption of chaos but rather the culmination of a complex web of financial and organizational support. Here is […]
