Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has accused his Senate opponent, Democratic candidate Rep. Colin Allred, of being financially backed by powerful families supporting anti-Israel and antisemitic demonstrations on college campuses across the country. Cruz claimed that Allred’s donors, including the Soros, Rockefeller, Pritzker, and Gates families, have connections to organizations supporting these protests. This accusation came during a period where over 2,200 people were either arrested or detained on college campuses in multiple states during protests.
Cruz specifically pointed out that Allred has received approximately $80,000 from these donors who are funding the anti-Israel and antisemitic protests. He criticized Allred for accepting support from these donors associated with controversial protests and questioned whether Allred would return the money or continue accepting it. These donors, including George Soros, the Rockefeller brothers, and Bill and Melinda Gates, are also top contributors to Biden’s campaign.
George Soros’ Open Society, the Pritzkers’ Libra Foundation, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have provided financial support to various organizations involved in the demonstrations. The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has granted money to groups like Jewish Voice for Peace, known for staging anti-Israel demonstrations and identifying as anti-Zionist. The Gates Foundation has financially supported the Tides Foundation and Tides Center, which have ties to organizations participating in the university protests.
While Cruz accused Allred of being connected to donors involved in controversial protests, Allred’s campaign, the Pritzkers’ Libra Foundation, and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund did not provide a comment on the allegations. Cruz urged Allred to make a choice on whether to stand with the people of Israel by sending the money back or continuing to accept support from these donors. The Gates Foundation denied directly or indirectly funding the demonstrations and claimed that their grants to the Tides Center were related to education.
The Soros, Rockefeller, Pritzker, and Gates families, as mentioned by Cruz, have provided significant financial support to both Biden’s campaign and Allred’s electoral efforts. Cruz highlighted the potential conflict of interest that arises when candidates accept donations from individuals or groups involved in controversial protests and questioned where Allred stands on these matters. These allegations shed light on the relationship between political candidates and their donors and the influence these donors may have over the candidates’ decisions and actions.
In conclusion, Sen. Ted Cruz’s accusations against his Senate opponent, Rep. Colin Allred, regarding financial backing from donors connected to anti-Israel and antisemitic protests on college campuses have sparked controversy. Cruz’s claims have brought attention to the influence of powerful families on political candidates and the potential impact of accepting support from donors linked to controversial demonstrations. The response from the donors and organizations involved in the protests, as well as Allred’s campaign, will determine how this issue unfolds in the context of the upcoming elections.
