September 15, 2024

JD Vance's Rockbridge Network funnels $75 million to conservative politics

VP controls venture capital political machine

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Rockbridge Network was founded in 2019 by J.D. Vance and Chris Buskirk as a 'political venture capital firm'

The network has a $75 million budget for 2024 and between 150-200 members paying $100,000 to $1 million each

Rockbridge deployed approximately 5,000 field operatives across seven swing states in 2024 election

Trump called into Rockbridge meeting at Mar-a-Lago in Apr. 2024 while dealing with legal issues in New York

Peter Thiel and Rebekah Mercer are among the network's key financial backers according to multiple reports

Firebrand Action, incorporated in 2022, handles Rockbridge's efforts to influence journalism without disclosure

Better Tomorrow and Over the Horizon Action focus on voter turnout operations funded by Rockbridge

Faithful in Action recruited over 160,000 church members for political activism through Rockbridge coordination

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Rockbridge Network isn't required to disclose its donors and operates through nonprofits and donor-advised funds that hide money flows from public scrutiny.

Donald Trump called into a Rockbridge Network meeting at Mar-a-Lago in April 2024 while facing criminal trial proceedings in New York. How does this coordination affect the relationship between Trump and major donors?

Over the Horizon Action paid RFK Jr. $100,000 to speak at its Nov. 2024 summit.

After Trump's 2024 victory, Rockbridge raised its minimum attendance price from $5,000 to $25,000, while membership grew from 125 to 150 people. What does this pricing strategy accomplish?

Rockbridge Network summit speakers have included Tucker Carlson, Marc Andreessen, Steve Wynn, Scott Bessent, and Russell Brand, creating a mix of media figures, tech executives, and Trump administration officials.

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