Billionaire with Epstein ties emerges as top Dem donor bankrolling ads weaponizing disgraced financier’s files
Reid Hoffman, who faced scrutiny over Jeffrey Epstein ties, is among the largest donors funding Epstein-themed ads targeting GOP candidates.
TL;DR
- Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, is a large donor to the Democratic House Majority PAC (HMP).
- HMP is using Epstein-themed ads to target Republican candidates, questioning their transparency regarding Epstein's activities.
- One ad criticizes Rep. Nick Begich, R-Alaska, for a vote against advancing the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- Hoffman has a past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, involving correspondence, gifts, and fundraising for MIT's Media Lab.
- Hoffman has expressed regret for his continued relationship with Epstein after his 2008 conviction.
- Republicans have accused Democrats of hypocrisy for accepting donations from Hoffman while running ads about Epstein.