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Showing Original Post only (View all)What happens when an AG dares to investigate Leonard Leo's network [View all]
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/23/brian-schwalb-leonard-leo-investigation-00148385Allies of Leonard Leo have mounted a monthslong offensive against the man investigating the judicial activists network: Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb.
Since news of the probe broke last August, the GOP chairs of powerful congressional committees launched their own investigation of Schwalbs investigation; conservative media wrote articles criticizing Schwalb on unrelated crime issues based on a social media post from a top Leo lieutenant; and a group of his Republican law enforcement peers sent letters warning Schwalb to stand down.
Leo is the Federalist Society co-chair who has been called former President Donald Trumps court whisperer for helping to choose and advocate for his Supreme Court nominees. His aligned network of tax-exempt nonprofits is also a major contributor to Project 2025, an initiative seeking to create a government in waiting for another Trump term.
The white-hot pressure campaign targeting Schwalb attests to the growing range of Leos influence. Beyond its work in promoting the conservative legal movement, his billion-dollar network of nonprofits has funded conservative media, Republican attorneys general and the campaign funds of leading congressional figures.
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The oligarchs are getting mighty uppity. They only do this when they have something to hide. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 23
#4
The leadership of the fascist party should be investigated. Should have happened sooner. nt
Hotler
Mar 23
#9
He is a long-time member of the Catholic Opus Dei cult. Their plan is basically to rule the world.
SharonAnn
Mar 24
#19
Time for hammer raising and Lady Liberty to start kicking some corrupt ass. Past time
Evolve Dammit
Mar 23
#14