Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Donates $10,000 to GoFundMe for ICE Agent Accused of Murdering Black Woman, Despite Campaign Being Linked to White Supremacy.
In the wake of Renee Nicole Good's tragic death at the hands of an ICE agent in Minneapolis, a rival GoFundMe campaign was created to raise funds for Jonathan Ross, the officer accused of killing Good. What's more shocking is that billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has donated $10,000 to this campaign, despite its association with white supremacy.
Ross's case has sparked widespread outrage and calls for an investigation into his actions. However, the fundraising campaign for Ross was created by an account linked to Clyde Emmons, who posted extremist memes and white supremacist imagery on Facebook, including a Nazi salute image that is considered a hate symbol.
Ackman's decision to donate to the GoFundMe has raised eyebrows, particularly given his outspoken criticism of alleged antisemitism on American university campuses. He has also defended Elon Musk against accusations of making a Nazi salute during an appearance at the ADL's annual dinner.
The campaign for Ross has already pulled in nearly half a million dollars, with Ackman's donation being the largest to date. The campaign's description mentioned that funds would go towards paying for Ross's legal fees, which seems to contradict GoFundMe's terms of service, which prohibit fundraising for the legal defense of violent crimes.
The company is investigating the campaign and has stated that any campaigns violating their rules will be removed. Emmons, the account owner, has since changed his profile picture from a hate symbol to an image from The Simpsons, but not before sparking outrage on social media.
GoFundMe's decision to allow this campaign highlights the challenges of policing extremist content online. The company has stated that it is working to review all fundraisers related to the shooting in Minneapolis to ensure they comply with their terms of service.
As tensions around Ross's case continue to escalate, Ackman's donation serves as a stark reminder of the complex relationships between power and extremism. While Ackman's motivations for donating to the GoFundMe are unclear, his association with this campaign raises serious questions about his values and commitment to fighting hate.
In the wake of Renee Nicole Good's tragic death at the hands of an ICE agent in Minneapolis, a rival GoFundMe campaign was created to raise funds for Jonathan Ross, the officer accused of killing Good. What's more shocking is that billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has donated $10,000 to this campaign, despite its association with white supremacy.
Ross's case has sparked widespread outrage and calls for an investigation into his actions. However, the fundraising campaign for Ross was created by an account linked to Clyde Emmons, who posted extremist memes and white supremacist imagery on Facebook, including a Nazi salute image that is considered a hate symbol.
Ackman's decision to donate to the GoFundMe has raised eyebrows, particularly given his outspoken criticism of alleged antisemitism on American university campuses. He has also defended Elon Musk against accusations of making a Nazi salute during an appearance at the ADL's annual dinner.
The campaign for Ross has already pulled in nearly half a million dollars, with Ackman's donation being the largest to date. The campaign's description mentioned that funds would go towards paying for Ross's legal fees, which seems to contradict GoFundMe's terms of service, which prohibit fundraising for the legal defense of violent crimes.
The company is investigating the campaign and has stated that any campaigns violating their rules will be removed. Emmons, the account owner, has since changed his profile picture from a hate symbol to an image from The Simpsons, but not before sparking outrage on social media.
GoFundMe's decision to allow this campaign highlights the challenges of policing extremist content online. The company has stated that it is working to review all fundraisers related to the shooting in Minneapolis to ensure they comply with their terms of service.
As tensions around Ross's case continue to escalate, Ackman's donation serves as a stark reminder of the complex relationships between power and extremism. While Ackman's motivations for donating to the GoFundMe are unclear, his association with this campaign raises serious questions about his values and commitment to fighting hate.
This is just insane! Bill Ackman donates $10,000 to a GoFundMe campaign created by someone with super racist views 
Can you even imagine? He's all for speaking out against antisemitism on uni campuses but is quiet about white supremacy? 
It's like he thinks hate is just a bunch of "bad apples" 
Not buying it, mate. The fact that his donation got through despite the obvious extremist vibes 
says a lot about GoFundMe's vetting process or lack thereof 
meanwhile, the campaign is getting more funding and people are literally donating money to someone who might get away with murder 
what's good with this dude? He's all about fighting hate but then donates to a campaign created by someone who posts extremist memes 
. and what's even more sus is ackman's track record on hate speech - he's always been quick to point fingers at others for bein' antisemitic or supportin' nazis, but now he's got his own hands dirty with this donation 
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I'm really surprised by Bill Ackman's $10k donation to the GoFundMe campaign for Jonathan Ross. 
. Can we talk about how GoFundMe's terms of service just got tossed out the window?
It's a delicate balance, for sure.
. I know he's got a big influence on the hedge fund world and all, but giving $10k to a GoFundMe for an ICE agent accused of murdering a black woman is just straight up messed up 
. It's like, what's going on here? Are we really living in a world where people with power can be so tone deaf to the hate they're perpetuating? 
. and what's worse is that it's already pulled in half a mil from people who don't even know the context 
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. I mean, can't we just separate the issues? Or is it just easier to throw money at problems and hope they go away? 
, but what about the $10k donation that basically funds a guy who's accused of killing a black woman? That's not a review, that's just more greenlighting. And don't even get me started on Ackman's defense of Elon Musk and his own 'criticism' of antisemitism... like, dude, you're not exactly the poster child for social justice 