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Capitol Insurrection At Center Of Conservative Movement: At Least 21 Former GOP Operatives Are Involved With Groups That Planned January 6th Rally

SUMMARY: On January 6, 2021, a rally in support of overturning the results of the 2020 presidential election "turned deadly" when thousands of people stormed the U.S. Capitol at 's urging. Despite the causal relationship between Trump's speech, and his broader advancement of baseless conspiracies, prominent Republican members of Congress and state Republican parties have claimed that "" and leftists were behind the assault on the Capitol, calling it a "false flag."

To the contrary, at least 21 key members of the groups that helped plan the January 6th rally have been Republican party operatives and/or Trump surrogates, nine of whom worked directly for Donald Trump and members of his administration.

The links that these individuals have to the Republican party are:

The Defense Fund—an arm of the Republican Attorney Generals Association (RAGA) formerly chaired by Trump's disgraced EPA administrator —made robocalls urging a march on the Capitol the day before the deadly insurrection occurred there. RAGA's executive director, who previously "spearheaded" RLDF and worked as a GOP operative, promptly resigned following backlash over the group's role in the riots.

• Adam Piper, RAGA's former Executive Director who "spearheaded" the RLDF and resigned following the riots, was a GOP official, and a senior staffer for Mike and Jon Huntsman's presidential campaigns.

• Lee Russell, RAGA CFO and former RLDF treasurer, was a longtime staffer with stints at major Republican campaign committees such as the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the Republican State Leadership Committee as well as the Mississippi State Republican Party.

Turning Point Action, an arm of right-wing Turning Point USA, claimed to send "80+ buses full of patriots" to the rally that led to the Capitol riot, asserting the event would be one of the most "consequential" in U.S. history.

• Tyler Bowyer, COO of Turning Point USA, has been a long-time Republican Party official, currently serving as National Committeeman for the state GOP.

• , CFO of Turning Point USA, is a former Arizona State Representative, a former congressional aide to Arizona Republican (R-AZ), and was appointed to the Arizona Corporation Commission by Republican .

• Alexandria Seavey, Event Strategy Director at Turning Point USA, was a staffer for 's (R-TX) 2016 presidential campaign.

Tea Party Patriots, which claims to be the "largest and most effective national umbrella group within the ," is led by , a former GOP operative. Ahead of the Capitol riot rallies, Martin tweeted, "We must demand Congress to challenge the Electoral College votes and fight for President Trump!"

• Jenny Beth Martin, Co-Founder and CEO, worked as a county campaign chair for former GOP Senator ' (R-GA) 2008 Senate Campaign, and was a "paid consultant for local republican candidates."

1 Women For 's Chair was on the permit for the rally that led to the Capitol riot and the group encouraged a "caravan" there. Not only did the group help promote "Stop the Steal" alongside white nationalist groups as early as November 2020, Kremer amplified the movement by promoting her daughter's own "Stop the Steal" group and supercharging its prominence before it was banned.

• Amy Kremer, Chair of Women for America First, is the co-founder of , is a cofounder of Tea Party Patriots, and a former "Director of Grass Roots & Coalitions" at .

• Kylie Kremer, who was listed as a “person in charge” on the March To Save Trump Rally permit, is the director of the Women For Trump PAC and was also a founder of the "Stop the Steal" Facebook group.

• Caroline Wren, "VIP Advisor" to Women For America First, was the Finance Director For Senator 's (R-SC) 2014 Senate reelection campaign, the former Associate Director Of Major Donors at GOPAC, the former National Finance Consultant for Holloway Consulting, and Southeast Finance Director for Republican Governor Jon Huntsman's (R-UT) 2012 presidential campaign.

• Maggie Mulvaney, "VIP Lead" to Women For America First, was the Director Of Finance Operations And Manager Of External Affairs for Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign and the Finance Director for former Congressman Sean Duffy's (R-WI) successful 2014 congressional campaign.

• Megan Powers, "Operations Manager for Scheduling and Guidance" for Women For America First, was the Director Of Operations For Trump's 2020 Presidential Campaign, the Campaign Coordinator and Press Lead For Trump's 2016 Presidential Campaign, served in an unnamed role For The 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee, and was the Lead Press Representative /Senior Lead Press Representative within Trump's Executive Office of the President.

• Justin Caporale, "Project Manager" for Women For America First, was a top aide to First Lady Melania Trump and is Partner At Event Strategies, Inc. whose clients include prominent Republican campaigns and organizations.

• Tim Unes, "Stage Manager" for Women For America First, is the founder and President Of Event Strategies, was the Deputy Director of Advance for Trump's 2016 Presidential Campaign, the Tour Director For Senator 's (R-KS) 1996 Presidential Campaign, the Lead Advance Representative at George H. W. Bush's Department of Transportation, the Presidential Advance Representative To President George H.W. Bush, and the Vice Presidential Advance Representative for Vice President .

• Hannah Salem, "Operations Manager for Logistics and Communications" for Women For America First, was the Special Assistant to the President and Director of Advance at the Trump , a staffer for former Congressman Spencer Bacchus (R-AL), the Chief Aide And Campaign Manager to former North Carolina State Senator Ronald Rabin (R-NC), a Legislative Aide to former Louisiana State Representative Hunter Greene (R-LA), and an aide to former Louisiana governor (R-LA) in the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office.

• Ron Holden, "Backstage Manager" for Women for American First, received at least $72,000 from the Trump Campaign for "payroll and consulting," is the former Director of Advance for Trump Attorney General Bill Barr, was an Associated Advance for President Trump, was a Special Assistant at the Trump U.S. Department of Education, and was a Staffer within Former Governor Christ Christie (R- NJ) Gubernatorial Office and Presidential Campaign.

• Kiran Menon, "Operations Associate 2" for Women for America First, was an intern for Senator (R-NE), a staffer for Virginia Republican Tina Ramirez's 2020 Congressional Campaign, an

2 intern for Heritage Action for America, an intern for the Christian Legal Society, and an intern for the American Conservative Union.

• James Oaks, "Operations Associate" for Women for America First, received at least $126,000 in salary from the Trump Campaign.

• William Wilson, "Backstage Assistant" for Women for America First; received approximately $6,000 from the Trump campaign from October 2020 to November 2020.

The Eagles, spawned from the notorious legacy of anti-feminist and opponent Phyllis Schlafly, promoted the rally by comparing it to D-Day.

• Ed Martin, President of the Schlafly Eagles, was a GOP candidate for Attorney General and Congress—in addition to being the former chairman of Missouri Republican Party, the chief of staff to former Missouri GOP Governor Matt Blunt, and chair of the St. Louis Board of Elections.

• Ryan Hite, Communications Director for the Schlafly Eagles, worked on numerous GOP election campaigns, including Todd Akin's 2012 (R–MO) senatorial campaign and a 2010 gubernatorial campaign in .

The Black Conservatives Fund, which is tied to far right conspiracy group "Stop The Steal," promoted the rally that led to the Capitol riot to its 80,000 followers but then deleted its post touting the event after a major news outlet asked about it.

• , former Senior Advisor to the Black Conservatives Fund and current Director of "Stop The Steal," was a staffer on John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign and digital director for Republican Jay Dardenne's 2015 Louisiana gubernatorial campaign.

These connections serve as a reminder that mainstream DC conservatives and the groups that stoked the riots are intertwined, despite the national GOP's attempts to distance itself from the insurrection. The movement must internally reckon with its deep ties to the groups behind the rallies and for the election fraud falsehoods its members spread well before January 6, 2021, a new date that "'will live forever in infamy.'"

Conservative Groups Organized The "March To Save America" To Certification Of The 2020 Election Results, After Which The Crowd Marched To The Capitol At President Trump's Urging And Then Stormed The Building, Resulting In Multiple Deaths.

Groups Including Turning Point Action, The Rule Of Law Defense Fund, Phyllis Schlafly Eagles, Women For America First, Tea Party Patriots, And The Black Conservatives Fund Organized The "March To Save America" To Dispute The Presidential Election Results As Congress Sought To Certify Them

January 6th Was The Date Congress Was Scheduled To Vote To Certify The Electoral College Results For The 2020 The Presidential Election

January 6th Was The Date Congress Was Scheduled To Vote To Certify The Electoral College Results For The 2020 The Presidential Election. "As President Trump continues to claim falsely that he, and not , won the Nov. 3 presidential election, Congress will meet in a joint session Wednesday to formally count the votes of the Electoral College. The states have already counted their own electors, and Biden won with 306 to 232 for Trump. Now it's up to Congress to tally the votes as submitted by the states." [NPR, 01/05/21]

3 Conservative Groups Including Turning Point Action, The Rule Of Law Defense Fund, Phyllis Schlafly Eagles, Women For America First, Tea Party Patriots, The Black Conservatives Fund, Peaceably Gather and Eighty Percent Coalition Organized A Rally In Washington DC To Dispute The Presidential Election Results

A Series Of Conservative And Right Wing Groups Organized The January 6th "March To Save America" In Washington DC To Dispute The Results Of The 2020 Election. "Thousands of people will visit Washington, DC, Tuesday and Wednesday to demonstrate their support for President Trump, who lost the November election to Joe Biden but continues to pretend he did not. Authorities expect Trump fans to occupy large swathes of downtown DC both days and have closed many streets and restricted parking. Mayor has asked local residents to avoid the demonstrations, and we compiled more reasons to stay away […] March for Trump/Save America." [Washingtonian, 01/05/21]

These Groups Were Stop The Steal, WildProtest.com, Turning Point Action, Rule Of Law Defense Fund, Phyllis Schlafly Eagles, Moms For America, Women For America First, Tea Party Patriots, Peaceably Gather, Eighty Percent Coalition, And The Black Conservatives Fund. "RLDF appeared in a list of groups "Participating in the March to Save America" on the March to Save America website alongside entities including Stop the Steal, Turning Point Action, Tea Party Patriots and others. (MarchtoSaveAmerica.com has been taken down but an archived version of the website can be accessed through the Archive Wayback Machine.)" [Documented, 01/11/21]

After A Speech From Trump At The Rally, The Protestors Marched On The Capitol And Became Violent—Storming The Building In A Bid To Stop The Counting Of Electoral Votes— A Riot That Ended In Multiple Deaths.

President Trump Spoke At The March And Encouraged The Crowd To March To The Capitol Building Where Congress Was Certifying The Election

President Trump Spoke At The March To Save America, Making Claims That The Election Was Stolen From Him, And Said He Would March With Them To US Capitol Building Form White House. "Several thousand protesters cheered President Donald Trump and his baseless claims of election fraud at a rally near the White House on Wednesday ahead of Congress' vote to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory. 'We will not let them silence your voices,' Trump told the protesters, who had lined up before sunrise to get a prime position to hear the president…From the Ellipse south of the White House, the protesters planned to march to the Capitol before the vote. Trump said he would be with them." [CBS Local Baltimore, 01/06/21]

At The Capitol The Crowd Turned Into A Violent Mob, Storming Past Blockades Into The Building— Police Later Found Weapons Caches And Discovered Some In The Group's Intentions To Members Of Congress

At The Capitol, The Crowd Turned Violent And Stormed Past Police Blockades And Entered The Building In A Bid To Stop The Certification. "Later at the U.S. Capitol, throngs of people pushed past police who were trying to block them from entering the building as lawmakers inside debated counting electoral college votes confirming Biden's victory. A mob was able to breach security and successfully enter the building, where one person was shot and later died." [Washington Post, 01/06/21]

Multiple Bombs And A Car Full Of Guns Were Found Near The Capitol, And A Pro-Trump Supporter Expressed To A Friend He Traveled To DC To Murder Speaker Of The House Pelosi. "An man allegedly parked a pickup truck packed with 11 homemade bombs, an assault rifle and a handgun two blocks from the US Capitol building on Wednesday for hours before authorities ever noticed, according to federal prosecutors. Another man allegedly showed up in 's capital with an assault rifle and hundreds of rounds of ammunition and told acquaintances that he wanted to shoot or run over House Speaker , prosecutors said." [CNN, 01/09/21]

4 • During The Siege The FBI Found Bombs Near The Republican National Committee And Democratic National Committee Headquarters. "Wednesday, federal agents were working at the same time to detonate two pipe bombs found just blocks away at the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees. The focus on the insurrection shifted public attention away from the explosives threat — which experts say remains a primary concern for law enforcement ahead of next week's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Investigators are increasingly worried about the potential for attacks on soft targets in the nation's capital." [ Times, 01/12/21]

The Riot Ended In The Deaths Of Five People, Including A Capitol Police Officer Beaten To Death By The Mob

Five People—Including An Officer Beaten To Death By The Rioting Mob And A Woman Shot As She Violently Entered The Building—Died During The Siege Of The Capitol. "These five people from disparate backgrounds and different corners of the country now share one fate: Their lives all ended last week as a mob incited by Mr. Trump stormed the Capitol. Federal prosecutors have opened investigations into the deaths of two — the officer beaten by pro-Trump rioters, and the woman shot inside the Capitol. But the authorities have released limited information about the deaths of the others, while families and friends have been grappling with scattered accounts of their final actions that day." [New York Times, 01/11/21]

Reps. (R – FL), Rep. (R – AL), and Rep. (R – AZ) All Claimed With No Evidence That "Antifa" And Other Leftist Agitators Were Behind The Capitol Hill Riots

Reps. Matt Gaetz (R – FL), Rep. Mo Brooks (R – AL), and Rep. Paul Gosar (R – AZ) All Claimed With No Evidence That "Antifa" And Other Leftist Agitators Were Behind The Capitol Hill Riots. "On the House floor early on Thursday, hours after a violent, pro-Trump mob burst into the Capitol, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) expressed his anger at the perpetrators. But Gaetz wasn't pointing the finger at fellow Trump supporters — instead, he suggested members of antifa had secretly infiltrated the group to cause the chaos […] There is no verifiable evidence that these activists, who broadly identify as anti-fascist, formed part of the insurrectionist mob that abruptly halted Congress in the midst of certifying President-elect Joe Biden's electoral victory […] As conspiracy theories quickly spread online about the Capitol breach as a 'false flag operation,' conducted by left-wing activists to cast blame on Trump supporters, Rep. Paul A. Gosar (R-Ariz.) took to to point fingers… Speaking to Fox 's Lou Dobbs on Wednesday night, Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) said ‘there is some indication that fascist antifa elements were involved, that they embedded themselves in the Trump protests.'" [Washington Post, 01/07/20]

• Reps. Gosar And Brooks Claimed This Despite Reportedly Collaborating With The “Stop The Steal” Organizers To "Put Maximum Pressure On Congress While They Were Voting" On The Election Certification. "Weeks before a mob of President Trump's supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, right-wing activist Ali Alexander told his followers he was planning something big for Jan. Alexander, who organized the 'Stop the Steal' movement, said he hatched the plan — coinciding with Congress's vote to certify the electoral college votes — alongside three GOP lawmakers: Reps. (Ariz.), Mo Brooks (Ala.) and Paul A. Gosar (Ariz.), all hard-line Trump supporters. 'We four schemed up of putting maximum pressure on Congress while they were voting,' Alexander said in a since-deleted video on highlighted by the Project on Government Oversight, an investigative nonprofit. The plan, he said, was to 'change the hearts and the minds of Republicans who were in that body, hearing our loud roar from outside.'" [Washington Post, 01/13/21]

The State Republican Party Of Oregon Issued A Resolution Claiming That The Capitol Hill Riots Were A "False Flag" Operation To Undermine Trump Supporters

The State Republican Party Of Oregon Issued A Resolution Claiming That The Capitol Hill Riots Were A "False Flag" Operation To Undermine Trump Supporters. "In Oregon, the state Republican Party isn't just backing former president Donald Trump — its official position falsely claims that the entire episode was a ‘false 5 flag’ operation staged to discredit the GOP and silence Trump's supporters. Last week, the state party released a resolution passed by its executive committee that says the supposedly fake operation was meant to undermine Trump and give more power to President Biden, citing websites by John Solomon and the Trump- friendly Epoch Times." [Washington Post, 01/26/21]

Former Executives Of The Republican Attorneys General Association, And Its Associated Rule Of Law Defense Fund (RLDF) Have Worked On Nearly Every Level Of Republican Politics, Including Presidential Campaigns, National Campaign Committees, And State Parties.

Name Position Former GOP Operative Role(s)

Adam Piper Former RAGA Executive Director, • Former South Carolina "Spearheaded" RLDF Republican Party Official • Former Regional Campaign Manager For 's 2008 Presidential Campaign • Former Regional Political Director For Jon Huntsman's 2012 Presidential Campaign Scott Will The Former Executive Director • Former Deputy Campaign And Political Director Of RAGA, Manager For Former Small Former Vice President Of The Business Administration RLDF Administrator Linda McMahon's 2010 Senate Campaign • Former Campaign Manager for WV AG Patrick Morrissey's 2012 AG Campaign • Former Campaign Manager for Justin Bernier's unsuccessful 2012 Congressional Campaign Lee Russel RAGA's CFO and former RLDF • Former Assistant To The Treasurer Chief Counsel At The National Republican Senatorial Committee • Former Assistant To The CFO And The Office Manager Of The Republican State Leadership Committee • Former Director Of Operations For The Mississippi Republican Party

6 The Rule Of Law Defense Fund (RLDF), A Fundraising Arm Of The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA), Made Robocalls Urging A March On The Capitol The Day Before A Deadly Pro-Trump Attempted Coup Occurred There.

The Rule Of Law Defense Fund (RLDF), A "Fundraising Arm Of The Republican Attorneys General Association [RAGA]," Sent Robocalls Urging People To March On The Capitol The Day Before The Riots Occurred. "An arm of the Republican Attorneys General Association, a national group representing the top law enforcement officers in their states, sent out robocalls encouraging people to march to the U.S. Capitol the day before the building was stormed by a pro-Trump mob. [...] The calls, which did not advocate violence or suggest the building should be breached, was sent out by the Rule of Law Defense Fund, a fundraising arm of the Republican Attorneys General Association. The groups share funding, staff and office space in Washington, D.C." [NBC News, 01/08/21]

RLDF Was Also Listed Among The Rally's Participating Organizations. "A website set up to promote the rally that preceded the Capitol incursion lists the Rule of Law Defense Fund as one of the participating organizations. The site has since been taken down." [NBC News, 01/08/21]

The Leaders Of RLDF And RAGA—Both Sitting Republican Attorneys General— Tried To Deflect Blame For The Robocalls.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, Who Runs RLDF, Claimed The Robocalls Were Sent Without His Knowledge. "In a statement to NBC News, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, who runs the fund, said the calls were sent out without his knowledge. 'I was unaware of unauthorized decisions made by RLDF staff with regard to this week's rally,' said Marshall, who assumed his role Nov. 10. 'Despite currently transitioning into my role as the newly elected chairman of RLDF, it is unacceptable that I was neither consulted about nor informed of those decisions. I have directed an internal review of this matter.'" [NBC News, 01/08/21]

• Steve Marshall Is The Sitting Attorney General For Alabama. [Office of the Alabama Attorney General, accessed 01/12/21]

A Spokesperson For RAGA Chair And Attorney General Chris Carr Claimed He Had "No Knowledge Or Involvement In This Decision." "A spokesperson for Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, the chairman of the Republican Attorneys General Association, said he 'had no knowledge or involvement in this decision.' 'Attorney General Carr has been working diligently to determine how this situation occurred and ensure that it does not happen again,' said spokesperson Katie Byrd. 'The stance of the protestors was not consistent with Attorney General Carr's position on election fraud. And, as he has been saying since moments after seeing news break, the violence and destruction we saw at the U.S. Capitol is unacceptable and un- American.'" [NBC News, 01/08/21]

• Chris Carr Is The Sitting Attorney General For Georgia. [Office of the Alabama Attorney General, accessed 01/12/21]

Recent RAGA Head Adam Piper—Who Previously “Spearheaded” RLDF—Has Spent Years In Republican Politics, Including Stints At The South Carolina Republican Party And The Presidential Campaigns Of Republican Governors Mike Huckabee And Jon Huntsman.

In January 2021, RAGA And RLDF Accepted The Resignation Of RAGA Executive Director Adam Piper Resigned From Both Organizations Following Backlash Over Robocalls Sent By RLDF Encouraging "'Patriots'" To March On Capitol Hill

In January 2021, The Rule Of Law Defense Fund Sent Robocalls "Encouraging 'Patriots' To Attend An Event Termed The March To Save America, With Remarks From President Donald Trump Before A 7 Walk To The Capitol 'To Continue To Fight To Protect The Integrity Of Our Elections.'" "Piper took the job in 2018, following two years as policy director for the partisan group, founded in the late 1990s that works to elect Republicans to top prosecutorial positions across the country. He also spearheaded the Rule of Law Defense Fund, a public policy organization affiliated with RAGA. It's that political arm that sent out a robocall last Tuesday, encouraging 'patriots' to attend an event termed the March to Save America, with remarks from President Donald Trump before a walk to the Capitol "to continue to fight to protect the integrity of our elections.'" [Washington Post, 01/21/2021]

RAGA And RLDF Accepted The Resignation Of RAGA Executive Director Adam Piper Following Backlash Over The Robocalls. "The executive director of a national group that advocates for Republican attorneys general has resigned in the fallout of a robocall urging people to march to the U.S. Capitol ahead of the violent assault last week. The Republican Attorneys General Association and the Rule of Law Defense Fund accepted the voluntary resignation of Adam Piper on Monday, according to a statement obtained by The ." [Washington Post, 01/11/21]

• Piper Was RAGA's Executive Director. "The executive director of the Republican Attorneys General Association has resigned amid backlash over a decision to send out robocalls urging people to march to the U.S. Capitol." [Washington Post, 01/11/21]

• Piper Previously "Spearheaded" RLDF. "Piper took the job in 2018, following two years as policy director for the partisan group, founded in the late 1990s that works to elect Republicans to top prosecutorial positions across the country. He also spearheaded the Rule of Law Defense Fund, a public policy organization affiliated with RAGA." [Washington Post, 01/11/21]

Adam Piper Previously Served As The Third Vice Chairman Of The South Carolina Republican Party

Adam Piper Served As The Third Vice Chairman Of The South Carolina Republican Party From May 2009 To May 2013. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/25/21]

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Adam Piper Served as South Carolina Campaign Manager For The 2008 Presidential Campaign Of Former Governor Mike Huckabee (R-AR)

September 2007 To February 2008: Adam Piper Served As The South Carolina Campaign Manager For Mike Huckabee's 2008 Presidential Campaign. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/25/21]

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Mike Huckabee Served As Governor Of From 1996 To 2007 And Sought Both The 2008 And 2016 Republican Presidential Nominations. "Mike Huckabee, byname of Michael Dale Huckabee, (born August 24, 1955, Hope, Arkansas, U.S.), American politician who served as governor of Arkansas (1996– 2007) and who ran for the 2008 and 2016 Republican U.S. presidential nomination." [Britannica, accessed 01/25/21]

Adam Piper Also Served As The Political Director Of The Southeast And Carolinas For Former Governor And Ambassador Jon Huntsman's (R-UT) 2012 Presidential Campaign

July 2011 To January 2012: Adam Piper Served As Southeast/Carolinas Political Director For Jon Huntsman's 2012 Presidential Campaign. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/25/21]

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Jon Huntsman Served As Governor Of From 2005 To 2009, U.S. Ambassador To China From 2009 To 2011, And U.S Ambassador To Russian From 2017 To 2019. "Jon Huntsman, Jr., in full Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr., (born March 26, 1960, Palo Alto, California, U.S.), American politician who served as governor of Utah (2005–09) and as U.S. ambassador to China (2009–11) and to Russia (2017–19). He sought the Republican presidential nomination in 2012." [Britannica, accessed 01/25/21]

Lee Russell, RAGA's CFO And Former Treasurer For The RLDF, Has Spent Years In Republican Politics, Including Time At The National Republican Senatorial Committee, The Republican State Leadership Committee, And The Mississippi Republican Party.

Lee Russell Has Served As RAGA's CFO Since 2015 And Has Been Identified As Treasurer For The RLDF As Recently As 2017

Lee Russell, The RLDF's Listed Treasurer In 2015, 2016, And 2017, Has Served As RAGA's Chief Financial Officer Since 2015. "Lee Russell is listed as RLDF's treasurer in 2015, 2016 and 2017, and her LinkedIn account states she is RAGA's chief financial officer and has been since 2015. Attempts to find a phone number for Russell were unsuccessful, but she did not respond to emailed questions about the matter on Monday." [Alabama Political Reporter, 01/11/21] 9

Lee Russell Spent A Year As The Assistant To The Chief Counsel At The National Republican Senatorial Committee

December 2010 To December 2011: Lee Russell Served As The Assistant To The Chief Counsel At The National Republican Senatorial Committee. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/25/21]

[LinkedIn, accessed 01/25/21]

The NRSC Is "Solely Devoted To Strengthening The Republican Senate Majority And Electing Republicans To The Senate," By "Provid[ing] Invaluable Support And Assistance To Current And Prospective Republican U.S. Senate Candidates." "The NRSC (National Republican Senatorial Committee) is the only national organization solely devoted to strengthening the Republican Senate Majority and electing Republicans to the . We provide invaluable support and assistance to current and prospective Republican U.S. Senate candidates in the areas of budget planning, election law compliance, fundraising, communications tools and messaging, and research and strategy." [National Republican Senatorial Committee, accessed 01/25/21]

Lee Russell Worked At The Republican State Leadership Committee For Over Two Years

January 2012 To March 2014: Lee Russell Served The Office Manager Of The Republican State Leadership Committee. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/25/21]

• Russell Was Also The RSLC’s Assistant To The CFO From January 2012 To July 2012. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/25/21]

[LinkedIn, accessed 01/25/21]

10 The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) Is The "Largest Caucus Of Republican State Leaders In The Nation," Focused On "Recruit[ing] And Elect[ing] Republicans To State Legislatures And To The Offices Of Lieutenant Governor, Secretary Of State, And Statewide Agriculture Official." "The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) isn't just another alphabet soup political committee. We're the largest caucus of Republican state leaders in the nation with one unified goal: winning. Through innovative strategies and record-breaking support across all 50 states, we successfully recruit and elect Republicans to state legislatures and to the offices of lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and statewide agriculture official. Through our Judicial Fairness Initiative, we also work to elect conservative judges to state courts." [Republican State Leadership Committee, accessed 01/25/21]

Lee Russell Briefly Served As Director Of Operations For The Mississippi Republican Party

April 2014 To July 2014: Lee Russell Served As The Director Of Operations For The Mississippi Republican Party. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/25/21]

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The Leadership Of Turning Point USA Has Spent Years Working In Arizona State Republican Politics, With Its Chief Financial Officer Currently Serving On A State Commission And Its Chief Operating Officer Recently Named A National Committeeman For The .

Name Position Former GOP Operative Role(s)

Tyler Bowyer TPUSA COO • Current National Committeeman for Arizona Republican Party • Former Chairman Of The Republican Party Of Maricopa County, "The Largest Republican Committee In The United States" • Served As Chairman Of The Republican Party Of Chandler, Sun Lakes & Gilbert In Arizona • Former Chair Of Former Congressman 's (R-AZ) Millennial Advisory Committee

Justin Olson TPUSA CFO • Appointed To The Arizona Corporation Commission 11 By Republican Governor Doug Ducey • Former Member Of The Arizona State House Of Representatives • Former Congressional Aide For Congressman Trent Franks (R-AZ)

Alexandria Seavey TPUSA Events Strategy Director • Former Field Staffer And Office Assistant For Senator Ted Cruz's (R-TX) 2016 Presidential Campaign

Tyler Bowyer, Chief Operating Officer Of Turning Point USA, Spent Over 4 Years Chairing Arizona County And City Republican Parties And Was Even Named National Committeeman For The Arizona Republican Party In 2020.

Tyler Bowyer Has Served In Leadership Positions At Turning Point USA For Over 6 Years, Including Serving As Its Chief Operating Officer Since August 2017

Tyler Bowyer Has Worked In Leadership Positions At Turning Point USA For Over 6 Years, Most Recently Serving As Its Chief Operating Officer Since August 2017. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/25/21]

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12 Tyler Bowyer Is Heavily Involved In Arizona Republican Party Politics, Having Served As Its National Committeeman And Chair Of The Republican Party Of Chandler, Sun Lakes & Gilbert and the Republican Party of Maricopa, "The Largest Republican Committee In The United States"

May 9, 2020: Tyler Bowyer Was Elected As The Arizona Republican Party's National Committeeman "The Arizona Republican Party held its first virtual convention successfully Saturday May 9, 2020. The purpose of the State Convention is to elect national delegates and alternates to the Republican National Committee's Quadrennial Convention to nominate our candidate, President Donald J. Trump, for the office of President of the United States. Each County and Legislative District (LD) Committee is represented by delegates. […] A new National Committeeman, Tyler Bowyer was elected and will replace Bruce Ash who is stepping down. Ash served in this position for 12 years." [Arizona GOP News, accessed 01/25/21]

November 2012 To November 2014: Tyler Bowyer Served As Chairman Of The Republican Party Of Chandler, Sun Lakes & Gilbert In Arizona. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/25/21]

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January 2015 To January 2017: Tyler Bowyer Served As Chairman Of The Republican Party Of Maricopa County, "The Largest Republican Committee In The United States." [LinkedIn, accessed 01/25/21]

[LinkedIn, accessed 01/25/21]

Tyler Bowyer Also Chaired Former Congressman Matt Salmon's (R-AZ) Millennial Advisory Committee

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[LinkedIn, accessed 01/25/21]

Matt Salmon Represented Arizona's 5th Congressional District From 2013 To 2016 And Its 1st Congressional District From 1995 To 2000. "Salmon was the representative for Arizona's 5th congressional district and was a Republican. He served from 2013 to 2016. He was previously the representative for Arizona's 1st congressional district as a Republican from 1995 to 2000." [GovTrack, accessed 01/25/21]

Justin Olson, A Former Arizona State Representative, Serves As The Chief Financial Officer Of Turning Point USA While Simultaneously Serving As A Member Of The Arizona Corporation Commission After His 2017 Appointment By Republican Governor Doug Ducey.

Justin Olson Has Been The CFO Of Turning Point USA Since December 2019

Justin Olson Has Served As The CFO Of Turning Point USA Since December 2019. "Justin Olson, an elected utility regulator in Arizona, holds a second job as the Chief Financial Officer of Turning Point USA, a right-wing organization which has come under fire since its political arm sponsored the ‘March for Trump’ rally in Washington, D.C. that preceded the violent and deadly riot and invasion of the U.S. Capitol building on January 6. […] TPUSA issued a press release announcing Olson's hiring on Dec. 9, 2019, according to the Yellow Sheet Report, an Arizona political tip sheet." [Energy And Policy Institute, 01/12/21]

[Turning Point USA, accessed 01/26/21]

In 2017, Justin Olson, A Former Member Of The Arizona State House Of Representatives, Was Appointed To The Arizona Corporation Commission By Republican Governor Doug Ducey

14 October 2017: Justin Olson Was Appointed To The Arizona Corporation Commission By Republican Governor Doug Ducey. "Commissioner Justin Olson was appointed to the Commission by Governor Doug Ducey in October 2017." [Arizona Corporation Commission, accessed 01/26/21]

• Doug Ducey "Considers Himself A Conservative Republican." "Mr. [Doug] Ducey, who said he considers himself a conservative Republican, has mostly tried to ignore the scolding and traveled to Washington to attend President Biden's inauguration." [New York Times, 01/23/21]

Justin Olson Also Served As A Member Of The Arizona State House Of Representatives From 2011 To 2017. "Commissioner Olson began his public service in the Arizona State House of Representatives where he served from 2011 to 2017. During his tenure in the House of Representatives, Commissioner Olson chaired the House Appropriations Committee and the Federalism and Fiscal Responsibility Committee. He also served on the House Ways and Means Committee, the Government and Higher Education Committee, and the Employment and Regulatory Affairs Committee." [Arizona Corporation Commission, accessed 01/26/21]

Justin Olson Also Spent Nearly A Year As A Congressional Aide For Former Congressman Trent Franks (R-AZ)

June 2005 To May 2006: Justin Olson Served As A Congressional Aide For Congressman Trent Franks (R-AZ)

[LinkedIn, accessed 01/26/21]

Trent Franks Represented Arizona's 8th Congressional District From 2013 To 2017 And Its 2nd Congressional District From 2003 To 2012. "Franks was the representative for Arizona's 8th congressional district and was a Republican. He served from 2013 to 2017. He was previously the representative for Arizona's 2nd congressional district as a Republican from 2003 to 2012." [GovTrack, accessed 01/26/21]

Turning Point USA's Event Strategy Director Alexandria Seavey Worked On Senator Ted Cruz's (R-TX) 2016 Presidential Campaign.

Alexandria Seavey Is The Events Strategy Director For Turning Point USA

Alexandria Seavey Has Worked At Turning Point USA Since August 2016 And Currently Serves As The Organization's Events Strategy Director." Alexandria Seavey is the Events Strategy Director for Turning Point USA. Alexandria started with TPUSA in August 2016 as an Events Administrator and oversaw the Events department as the Events Director beginning May 2017. Over the next two years, she built the Events Department from one person to a four person team that continues to grow with the organization." [Turning Point USA, accessed 01/26/21]

Alexandria Seavey Served As A Staffer For Senator Ted Cruz's (R-TX) 2016 Presidential Campaign

15 Alexandria Seavey Served As A Field Staffer And Office Assistant For Senator Ted Cruz's (R-TX) 2016 Presidential Campaign. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/26/21]

[LinkedIn, accessed 01/26/21]

The Co-Founder And CEO Of Tea Party Patriots Emerged From The World Of GOP Consulting And Campaigns In Georgia

Name Position Former GOP Operative Role(s)

Jenny Beth Martin Tea Party Patriots CEO & Co- • Cherokee County, GA Founder Campaign Chairman For Former Senator Saxby Chambliss' (R -GA) 2008 Senate Campaign • A "Former Paid Consultant For Local Republican Candidates"

Tea Party Patriots Was Among The Groups Behind The Rally That Led To The Capitol Riot.

Tea Party Patriots Was Listed Among The Groups Participating In The March To Save America. [Documented, 01/07/21]

The Tea Party Patriots Claims To Be The "Largest And Most Effective" Tea Party Group And Its Leader "Heavily Promoted" The Rally, Exhorting Followers To "Fight For President Trump."

"The Tea Party Patriots Touts Itself As The 'Largest And Most Effective National Umbrella Group Within The Tea Party Movement.'" [WBEZ, 01/12/21]

Tea Party Patriots Leader Jenny Beth Martin "Heavily Promoted" The Rally And Tweeted, "'We Must Demand Congress To Challenge The Electoral College Votes And Fight For President Trump!'" "The co- 16 founder and leader of the Georgia-based Tea Party Patriots, Jenny Beth Martin, also heavily promoted the event. On her Twitter account, she wrote, 'I will be speaking at the #StopTheSteal rally in D.C. on Jan. 6. We must demand Congress to challenge the Electoral College votes and fight for President Trump!'" [WBEZ, 01/12/21]

Co-Founder And CEO Of Tea Party Patriots Jenny Beth Martin Is A Former Local GOP Consultant And Senate County Campaign Chairman

Jenny Beth Martin Is A Co-Founder And Current CEO Of Tea Party Patriots And Tea Party Patriots Action

Jenny Beth Martin Is The Leader Of Tea Party Patriots And Tea Party Patriots Action, Its PAC. "Under the leadership of Jenny Beth Martin, Tea Party Patriots has grown to be the largest and most effective national umbrella group within the Tea Party movement. Jenny Beth Martin and Tea Party Patriots now use their network to reach millions of Americans every week with education and updates about fiscal responsibility, principles, and constitutionally ." [Tea Party Patriots Action, accessed 01/25/21]

Martin Lists Her Roles As "Co-Founder And CEO" Of Tea Party Patriots.

[LinkedIn, Accessed 01/26/21]

Martin Served As The Cherokee County Campaign Chairman For Former Senator Saxby Chambliss' (R – GA) Successful 2008 Senate Campaign

Martin Served As The Cherokee County Campaign Chairman For Former Senator Saxby Chambliss' (R – GA) Successful 2008 Senate Campaign.

[LinkedIn, Accessed 1/26/21]

• Sen. Saxby Ran For Reelection In A Georgia Runoff In 2008 And Won A "Resounding" Victory. "Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss won a resounding victory over Democrat Jim Martin in the Georgia Senate runoff Tuesday, capturing a second term and ending Democratic hopes of gaining a 60-seat filibuster-proof Senate majority." [, 12/02/08]

Prior To Founding Tea Party Patriots Martin Was A "Former Paid Consultant For Local Republican Candidates"

April 2009: USA Today Described Martin As A "Former Paid Consultant For Local Republican Candidates." "Jenny Beth Martin remembers the day she became a protester…Hogue was dismissive of the several hundred events the Tea Party organizers plan for Wednesday, saying her group routinely mobilizes many more. Nevertheless, Jenny Beth Martin, a former paid consultant for local Republican candidates, says

17 the strength of the Tea Party movement is the emergence of people not known for street action." [USA Today, 04/12/09]

Several Individuals Listed On The Permit Received By Women For America First For Its January 6th Rally Have Spent Their Careers Working In Republican Politics, Including Stints With The Trump Presidential Campaign And Administration, Major Republican Fundraising Organizations And Firms, And State Republican Officials.

Name Position Former GOP Operative Role(s)

Amy Kremer Chair of Women for America First • Co-Founder Of Women For Trump • Co-Founder Of Tea Party Patriots • Former Director Of Grass Roots & Coalitions At Tea Party Express Kylie Kremer "Person In Charge" for Women • Director Of The Women For America First's rally For Trump PAC • Founder Of The "Stop The Steal" Facebook Group Caroline Wren "VIP Advisor" to Women For • Former Finance Director America First For Senator Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) 2014 Senate Reelection Campaign • Former Associate Director Of Major Donors At GOPAC • Former National Finance Consultant For Holloway Consulting • Former Southeast Finance Director For Republican Governor Jon Huntsman's (R-Ut) 2012 Presidential Campaign Maggie Mulvaney "VIP Lead" to Women For • Former Director Of America First Finance Operations And Manager Of External Affairs For Donald Trump's 2020 Presidential Campaign • Former Finance Director For Former Congressman Sean Duffy's (R-WI) Successful 2014 Congressional Campaign • Niece of Former Trump Chief of Staff

18 Megan Powers "Operations Manager for • Former Director Of Scheduling and Guidance" for Operations For Trump's Women For America First 2020 Presidential Campaign • Former Campaign Coordinator And Press Lead For Trump's 2016 Presidential Campaign • Served In An Unnamed Role For The 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee, And • Former Lead Press Representative Senior Lead Press Representative Within Trump's Executive Office Of The President

Justin Caporale "Project Manager" for Women For • Former Top Aide To First America First Lady Melania Trump • Partner At Event Strategies, Inc. Whose Clients Include Prominent Republican Campaigns And Organizations Tim Unes "Stage Manager" for Women For • Founder and President Of America First Event Strategies • Former Deputy Director of Advance for Trump's 2016 Presidential Campaign • Former Tour Director For Senator Bob Dole's (R-KS) 1996 Presidential Campaign • Former Lead Advance Representative at George H. W. Bush's Department of Transportation • Former Presidential Advance Representative To President George H.W. Bush • Former Vice Presidential Advance Representative For Vice President Dan Quayle

Hannah Salem "Operations Manager for Logistics • Former Special Assistant and Communications" for Women To The President And For America First Director Of Advance At The Trump White House • Former Staffer For Former Congressman Spencer Bacchus (R-AL) • Former Chief Aide And Campaign Manager To 19 Former North Carolina State Senator Ronald Rabin (R-NC) • Former Legislative Aide To Former Louisiana State Representative Hunter Greene (R-LA) • Former Aide To Former Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA) In The Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office Ron Holden "Backstage Manager" for Women • Received At Least $72,000 for America First From The Trump Campaign For "Payroll And Consulting" • Former Director Of Advance For Trump Attorney General Bill Barr • Former Associated Advance For President Trump • Former Special Assistant At The Trump U.S. Department Of Education • Former Staffer Within Former Governor (R-NJ) Gubernatorial Office And Presidential Campaign Kiran Menon "Operations Associate 2" for • Former Intern for Senator Women for America First Ben Sasse (R-NE) • Former Staffer for Virginia Republican Tina Ramirez's 2020 Congressional Campaign • Former Intern for Heritage Action for America • Former Intern for the Christian Legal Society • Former Intern for the American Conservative Union. James Oaks "Operations Associate" for • Received At Least Women for America First $126,000 In Salary From Trump Campaign William Wilson "Backstage Assistant" for Women • Received Approximately for America First $6,000 From Trump Campaign From October To November 2020

Women For America First's Chair Was Named On The Permit For The Rally That Led To The Capitol Riot And The Group Urged A "Caravan" There.

20 Women For America First Was Listed Among The Groups Participating In The March To Save America. [Documented, 01/07/21]

Amy Kremer Is The Chair Of Women For America First and the Co-founder of the Women for Trump PAC

Amy Kremer Is The Chair Of Women For America First And Was Also Listed On The Permit For The January 6th "March For America" Rally. "Women for America First is chaired by Amy Kremer, a longtime political operative that was once the head of the Tea Party Express, an organization that was created to support the conservative Tea Party movement." [CNBC, 01/8/21]

Amy Kremer Was The Co-Founder Of The Women For Trump PAC. "Now one of the group's co-founders, Tea Party activist Amy Kremer, is running for the U.S. House seat in Georgia's 6th district. The 'Women Vote Trump' PAC, co-founded by Kremer, Kathryn Serkes, and Ann Stone, and started in 2016, hosted a launch event with Hollywood star and YouTube stars . The group set a goal to raise $30 million to support Trump's presidential campaign, according reports from the Associated Press, MSNBC, and others at the event. The group's website boasted they would 'make thousands of strategic ad buys in key battleground states' to support Trump." [CNN, 03/09/17]

Kremer Is Also A Co-founder Of Tea Party Patriots And A The Former "Director Of Grassroots & Coalitions At Tea Party Express"

Amy Kremer Founded Tea Party Patriots In Early 2009. "Amy Kremer is one of the founding mothers of the modern day tea party movement. In early 2009, while organizing some of the very first tea parties in the country, she started a social networking site and named it Tea Party Patriots." [AmyKremer.com, accessed 01/28/21]

Amy Kremer Was The "Director Of Grassroots & Coalitions At Tea Party Express." "Amy Kremer, of Roswell, Georgia, was the third original Tea Party Patriot national coordinator. Kremer organized Georgia Tea Partiers, as well as helping to coordinate with other local groups across the country during the first round of nationwide protests. Kremer worked as Tea Party Patriots organizer until she became Director of Grassroots & Coalitions at Tea Party Express." [Institute For Research And Education On Human Rights Report, Fall 2010]

Women For America First Encouraged A "Caravan" To The Rally On Facebook

Women For America First Encouraged A "Caravan" To The Rally On Facebook. "Women for America First's Facebook pages show they were calling on supporters to be part of what they described as a 'caravan' to Washington for the event. A recent post says to meet at an address in Virginia on Jan. 5, the day before the now infamous rally, to 'join the caravan to D.C.' There's a picture of a bus with their logo on it and, though it notes they are not providing transportation, they encourage people to follow the bus." [CNBC, 01/08/21]

November 2020: Women For America First Also Promoted Protests Alongside Several White Nationalist Groups To Further Trump's Baseless Claims About A Stolen Election.

A Large March In Was Planned By Numerous Right Wing And White Supremacist Groups In Washington, DC For November 14, 2020—Including "Stop The Steal" Groups—To Oppose The Election Results. "Several pro-Trump and white nationalist groups have been promoting a rally in D.C. this Saturday in an effort to further Trump's baseless claims about a stolen election. From their online promotion and social media chatter, the events are focused on protesting President-elect Joe Biden's victory, falsely claiming that Trump's second term was stolen through fraudulent voting. Both Democratic and Republican election officials in dozens of states have found no evidence of voter fraud or other irregularities that influenced the outcome of the election." [DCist, 11/13/20]

One Of The Groups That Spread Information For The Protest Was Kremer's "Women For America First." "The Facebook page for Women for America First, a protest group that has held anti- 21 and anti-lockdown demonstrations, originally spread 'March for Trump' information online, according to Politico." [DCist, 11/13/20]

Amy Kremer's Daughter, Kylie Kremer, The Director Of Women For Trump, Was Also Listed On The Permit Received By Women For America First.

Women For Trump's Director Kylie Kremer Is Listed On The Permit As The "Person In Charge" For The "Save America" Rally Hosted In Front Of The Capitol

Kylie Jane Kremer, The Director Of Women For Trump, Is Listed As "Person In Charge" On Permit For The January 6th "March For America" Rally. "Women for America First is chaired by Amy Kremer, a longtime political operative that was once the head of the Tea Party Express, an organization that was created to support the conservative Tea Party movement. Kylie Jane Kremer, the executive director of Women for Trump, is named on the rally's permit as the person in charge. The permit was first obtained by The Washingtonian." [CNBC, 01/08/21]

Kylie Kremer Created The "Stop The Steal" Facebook Group" Which Was Then Shared Thousands Of Times After Being Amplified By Amy Kremer

Amy Kremer's Daughter, Kylie Jane, Created The "Stop The Steal" Facebook Group. "The idea of a stolen election quickly spread among Mr. Trump's supporters, including to a Facebook user named Kylie Jane Kremer. Ms. Kremer, 30, a former Tea Party activist, runs a conservative nonprofit called Women for America First. She created the Stop the Steal Facebook group." [New York Times, 11/05/20]

Amy Kremer Posted About Her Daughter's "Stop The Steal" Facebook Group—Her Post Was Shared Thousands Of Times. "That was when right-wing figures such as , a pro-Trump activist, and Amy Kremer, Ms. Kremer's mother and a founder of a group called Women for Trump, began posting about the Facebook group on Twitter. Ali Alexander, a political operative who previously went by the name Ali Akbar, also tweeted dozens of times about the Stop the Steal movement to his 140,000 Twitter followers. Their messages, which were shared thousands of times, were a rallying cry for people to join the Stop the Steal Facebook group and take action in local protests against voter fraud." [New York Times, 11/05/20]

• With Kremer's Aid The Group Was Adding 1,000 New Members Every 10 Seconds And Grew To 365,000 Members In A Single Day. "The 'Stop the Steal' group, which called for 'boots on the ground to protect the integrity of the vote,' was adding 1,000 new members every 10 seconds and had grown to 365,000 members in a day." [, 11/05/20]

The Group Was Quickly Banned, But Not Before It Allowed Dozens Of Groups In Other Cities To Organize Their Own "Stop The Steal" Protests—Some Of Which Had Thousands Of Members. "Facebook took down the group on Thursday at 2 p.m. Eastern…Still, Ms. Kremer said that before the group was taken down, its members had successfully organized events in dozens of cities. She has set up another website about voter fraud and was now directing people to it, she said. On Facebook, dozens of new Stop the Steal groups have been created since the company removed Ms. Kremer's group. One had nearly 10,000 members. Another had just over 2,000." [New York Times, 11/05/20]

Caroline Wren, A "'VIP Advisor'" To Women For America First, Has Spent Most Her Career Working In Republican Fundraising, Including Time With Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Former Governor And Ambassador Jon Huntsman (R- UT), GOPAC, And A Republican Fundraising Consulting Firm.

Caroline Wren Was Listed As A "'VIP Advisor'" On Paperwork Filed By Women For America First Before Its November 6th Rally

22 Caroline Wren Was Named As A "'VIP Advisor'" On The National Park Service Permit Sought By An Given To Women For America First. "Women for America First, which applied for and received the Park Service permit, did not respond to messages seeking comment about how the event was financed and about the Trump campaign's involvement. […] Caroline Wren, a veteran GOP fundraiser, is named as a 'VIP Advisor' on an attachment to the permit that Women for America First provided to the agency. Between mid-March and mid-November, Donald J. Trump for President Inc. paid Wren $20,000 a month, according to Federal Election Commission records. During the campaign, she was a national finance consultant for Trump Victory, a joint fundraising committee between the president's reelection campaign and the Republican National Committee." [MarketWatch, 01/17/21]

Caroline Wren Served As Finance Director For Senator Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) 2014 Senate Reelection Campaign

February 2013 To November 2014: Caroline Wren Served As Finance Director For Senator Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) 2014 Senate Reelection Campaign. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/26/21]

[LinkedIn, accessed 01/26/21]

Caroline Wren Served As The Associate Director Of Major Donations At GOPAC, The "Republican Party's Premier Center For Educating And Electing A New Generation Of Republican Leaders"

May 2010 To June 2011: Caroline Wren Served As GOPAC's Associate Director Of Major Donors At GOPAC. [LinkedIn, Accessed 01/26/21]

[LinkedIn, accessed 01/26/21]

GOPAC Considers Itself The "Republican Party's Premier Center For Educating And Electing A New Generation Of Republican Leaders." "GOPAC is under the current leadership of David Avella and is the

23 Republican Party's premier center for educating and electing a new generation of Republican leaders. It's a force in American politics as it ensures a healthy roster of prepared and tested state leaders are ready to lead in their legislatures and/or run for higher office." [GOPAC, accessed 01/26/21]

Caroline Wren Served As A Regional Finance Director For Former Republican Governor And Ambassador Jon Huntsman's 2012 Presidential Campaign

June 2011 To October 2011: Caroline Wren Served As The Southeast Finance Director For Jon Huntsman's 2012 Presidential Campaign, Where She "Oversaw The Campaign's Fundraising Efforts In The Southeastern Region." [GOPAC, accessed 01/26/21]

[LinkedIn, accessed 01/26/21]

Jon Huntsman Served As Governor Of Utah From 2005 To 2009, U.S. Ambassador To China From 2009 To 2011, And U.S Ambassador To Russian From 2017 To 2019. "Jon Huntsman, Jr., in full Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr., (born March 26, 1960, Palo Alto, California, U.S.), American politician who served as governor of Utah (2005–09) and as U.S. ambassador to China (2009–11) and to Russia (2017–19). He sought the Republican presidential nomination in 2012." [Britannica, accessed 01/25/21]

Caroline Wren Has Worked As A National Finance Consultant For Holloway Consulting, Whose Clients Include Republican Senators, Governors, Congressman, Political Action Committees, And Campaign Committees

October 2011 To January 2013: Caroline Wren Worked As A National Finance Consultant For Holloway Consulting. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/26/21]

[LinkedIn, accessed 01/26/21]

Holloway Consulting Has Worked For Republican Clients, Such As Senators , And David Perdue, As Well As Campaign Committees, Including GOPAC And The National Republican Senatorial Committee. [Holloway Consulting, accessed 01/26/21] 24

[Holloway Consulting, accessed 01/26/21]

Maggie Mulvaney, Niece Of Former Top Trump Aide Mick Mulvaney And Listed On The Permit For Women For America First's Rally, Has Worked As A Finance Staffer On Donald Trump's 2020 Presidential Campaign And Former Congressman Sean Duffy's (R-WI) 2014 Congressional Campaign.

Former Acting Trump Chief Of Staff Mick Mulvaney's Niece, Maggie Mulvaney, Was Named On Event Permits Received By Women For America First

Maggie Mulvaney, The Niece Of Long-Time Trump Official Mick Mulvaney, Was Named As A "VIP Lead" On A Permit Issued By The National Park Service To Women For America First. "A pro-Trump nonprofit group called Women for America First hosted the 'Save America Rally' on Jan. 6 at the Ellipse, an oval- shaped, federally owned patch of land near the White House. But an attachment to the National Park Service public gathering permit granted to the group lists more than half a dozen people in staff positions for the event who just weeks earlier had been paid thousands of dollars by Trump's 2020 reelection campaign. […] Maggie Mulvaney, a niece of former top Trump aide Mick Mulvaney, is listed on the permit attachment as the 'VIP Lead.'" [, 01/17/21]

Mick Mulvaney Served As A From 2011 To 2017, OMB Director From 2017 To 2019, Acting White House Chief Of Staff From 2019 To 2020, And Special Envoy For Northern Ireland From 2020 To 2021. "MULVANEY, MICK, A Representative from South Carolina; born in Alexandria, Va., July 21, 1967; […] elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Twelfth and to the three succeeding Congresses until his resignation on February 16, 2017 (January 3, 2011-February 16, 2017); Director of Office of 25 Management and Budget under President Donald J. Trump, 2017-2019; Acting White House Chief of Staff, 2019-2020; U.S. Special Envoy for Northern Ireland, 2020-2021." [Congress.gov, accessed 01/26/21]

Maggie Mulvaney Served As The Director Of Finance Operations And Manager Of External Affairs For Donald Trump's 2020 Presidential Campaign

Maggie Mulvaney Served As The Director Of Finance Operations And Manager Of External Affairs For Donald Trump's 2020 Presidential Campaign. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/26/21]

[LinkedIn, accessed 01/26/21]

Maggie Mulvaney Served As The Finance Director For Former Congressman Sean Duffy's (R-WI) Successful 2014 Congressional Campaign

Maggie Mulvaney Served As The Finance Director For Former Congressman Sean Duffy's (R-WI) 2014 Congressional Campaign. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/26/21]

[LinkedIn, accessed 01/26/21]

Sean Duffy Represented 's 7th Congressional District From 2011 To 2019. "Duffy was the representative for Wisconsin's 7th congressional district and was a Republican. He served from 2011 to 2019." [GovTrack, accessed 01/26/21]

Megan Powers, The "Operations Manager For Scheduling And Guidance" For Women For America First's January 6th Rally, Has Worked For Both Trump Campaigns And The Trump Administration Since He Announced His Candidacy In June 2015.

26 Megan Powers Was The "Operations Manager For Scheduling And Guidance" For Women For America First's January 6th Rally

Megan Powers Was Listed As The "Operations Manager For Scheduling And Guidance" On The National Park Service Permit Received By Women For America First. [Washingtonian, 01/05/21]

Megan Powers Worked On Both Of Trump's Presidential Campaigns, As Well As The 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee

January 2019 To January 2021: Megan Powers Served As The Director Of Operations For Trump's 2020 Presidential Campaign. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/27/21]

[LinkedIn, accessed 01/27/21]

June 2015 To November 2016: Megan Powers Served As The Campaign Coordinator And Press Lead For Trump's 2016 Presidential Campaign. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/27/21]

• June 15, 2015: Donald Trump Announced His Candidacy For President. "Billionaire real estate developer Donald Trump announced his candidacy for president on Tuesday. The field has grown increasingly crowded as candidates formally begin campaigning for the 2016 election." [CNBC, 06/16/15]

[LinkedIn, accessed 01/27/21]

December 2016 To January 2017: Megan Powers Worked In An Unnamed Role For The 58th Presidential Inaugural Committee Titled "Public Events." [LinkedIn, accessed 01/27/21]

[LinkedIn, accessed 01/27/21]

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After Trump Became President, Megan Powers Began Working In The Executive Office Of The President

January 2017 To April 2018: Megan Powers Worked In The Executive Office Of The President As A Lead Press Representative Before Being Promoted To Senior Lead Press Representative. [LinkedIn, accessed 01/27/21]

[LinkedIn, accessed 01/27/21]

Justin Caporale, Project Manager For Women For America First's January 6th Rally, Is A Former "Top Aide To First Lady Melania Trump" And The Partner Of A "Management And Production" Company Whose Clients Include 4 Republican Presidential Campaigns.

Justin Caporale Was The "Project Manager" For Women For America First's January 6th Rally

Justin Caporale Was Listed As The "Project Manager" On The National Park Service Permit Received By Women For America First. [Washingtonian, 01/05/21]

Justin Caporale Is A Former "Top Aide To First Lady Melania Trump" And A Partner At A Management And Production Company Whose Past Clients Include The Trump Presidential Campaign As Well As 3 Other Republican Presidential Campaigns

Justin Caporale Is A Former "Top Aide To First Lady Melania Trump." "Caporale, formerly a top aide to first lady Melania Trump, was on the Trump campaign payroll for most of 2020, according to the FEC records, and he most recently was being paid $7,500 every two weeks. Caporale didn't respond to requests for comment." [MarketWatch, 01/17/21]

Justin Caporale Is Also A Partner At Event Strategies, Inc. A "Management And Production Company" Whose Clients Include Dole For President, McCain For President, Romney For President, And Trump For President. "Justin Caporale is listed on the Women for America First paperwork as the event's project manager. He's identified as a partner with Event Strategies Inc., a management and production company." [MarketWatch, 01/17/21]

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[Event Strategies, accessed 01/27/21]

Tim Unes, The "Founder And President Of Event Strategies" And The Rally's "Stage Manager," Was Paid $1.3 Million By The Trump Campaign To Provide "'Audio Visual Services'" And Has Been Involved In Republican Politics Since The Bush Sr. Administration.

Tim Unes, The "Founder And President Of Event Strategies," Was The "Stage Manager" For Women For America First's January 6th Rally

Tim Unes Was Listed As The "Stage Manager" On The National Park Service Permit Received By Women For America First. [Washingtonian, 01/05/21]

Tim Unes Is The "Founder And President Of Event Strategies." "Tim Unes, the founder and president of Event Strategies, was the "stage manager" for the Jan. 6 rally, according to the permit paperwork." [MarketWatch, 01/17/21]

Event Strategies Was Paid $1.3 Million By The Trump Campaign In 2020

In 2020, Event Strategies Was Paid $1.3 Million By The Trump Campaign To Provide "'Audio Visual Services.'" "Unes has longstanding ties to Trump, a connection he highlights on his company's website. Trump's presidential campaign paid Event Strategies $1.3 million in 2020 for 'audio visual services,' according to the campaign finance records. The company declined to comment for this story." [MarketWatch, 01/17/21]

In 2015, Tim Unes Worked To Establish The Trump Campaigns Operations Before Officially Joining As Its "Deputy Director Of Advance" In 2016.

Tim Unes "Produced Donald Trump's Campaign Announcement Tour And Helped The Campaign Establish Its Operations Division And Standards" Before Officially Joining As Its "Deputy Director Of Advance." "In 2015, Tim notably produced Donald Trump's campaign announcement tour and helped the

29 campaign establish its operations division and standards. In 2016, he officially joined the Trump campaign as its Deputy Director of Advance. While there, he worked on Trump events and developed and ran Governor 's advance operation." [Event Strategies, accessed 01/27/21]

Tim Unes Served As The Tour Director For Senator Bob Dole's Unsuccessful 1996 Presidential Campaign

Tim Unes "Served As The Tour Director For Senator Bob Dole During The 1996 Presidential Campaign." "Earlier in his career, Tim served as the Tour Director for Senator Bob Dole during the 1996 presidential campaign. He traveled with the candidate and was responsible for all aspects of the Senator's advance operation, including oversight of the advance teams and coordination with the Secret Service and media." [Event Strategies, accessed 01/27/21]

Tim Unes Also Served As A "Lead Advance Representative" At George H.W. Bush's Department Of Transportation As Well As A "Presidential And Vice Presidential Advance Representative To President Bush And Vice President Dan Quayle"

During The George H. W. Bush Administration, Tim Unes Served As A Lead Advance Representative At The United States Department Of Transportation," As Well As A "Presidential And Vice Presidential Advance Representative To President Bush And Vice President Dan Quayle." "During the George H. W. Bush Administration, Tim worked as a Lead Advance Representative at the United States Department of Transportation and served as a Presidential and Vice Presidential Advance Representative to President Bush and Vice President Dan Quayle." [Event Strategies, accessed 01/27/21]

Hannah Salem, "Operations Manager For Logistics And Communications" For Women For America First's January 6th Rally, Spent A Career Working In Republican Politics Before Joining The Trump Administration As "Special Assistant To The President And Director Of Press Advance At The White House."

Hannah Salem Was The "Operations Manager For Logistics And Communications" For Women For America First's January 6th Rally

Hannah Salem Was Listed As The "Operations Manager For Logistics And Communications" On The National Park Service Permit Received By Women For America First. [Washingtonian, 01/05/21]

Hannah Salem Spent Over 2 Years As "Special Assistant To The President And Director Of Press Advance At The White House"

January 2017: Hannah Salem Joined The Trump Administration As "Special Assistant To The President, Director Of Press Advance." "Hannah took a hiatus from the firm in January of 2017 to serve as Special Assistant to the President, Director of Press Advance in the Donald J. Trump administration where she managed press operations for all Presidential domestic and foreign travel." [Arcus Group, accessed 01/27/21]

August 15, 2019: Hannah Salem Was Identified By Politico As "Special Assistant To The President And Director Of Press Advance At The White House." [Politico, 08/15/19]

Hannah Salem Spent 3 Years On The Staff Of Former Congressman Spencer Bacchus (R-AL), The One-Time Chair Of The House Financial Services Committee

Hannah Salem Spent 3 Years On The Staff Of Former House Financial Services Committee Chairman Spencer Bacchus. "Before moving to North Carolina, Hannah spent three years in D.C. serving as staff to Former House Financial Services Committee Chairman Spencer Bacchus and later as a legislative aide at Capitol Counsel, where she focused on health policy issues for one of the country's most prominent public policy and advocacy firms." [Arcus Group, accessed 01/27/21]

30 Hannah Salem Served As The "Chief Aide And Campaign Manager To Former North Carolina State Senator Ronald Rabin"

Hannah Salem Served As The "Chief Aide And Campaign Manager To Former North Carolina State Senator Ronald Rabin." "Prior to founding Salem Strategies, Hannah served as Chief Aide and Campaign Manager to Former North Carolina State Senator Ronald Rabin. In this role, she managed the Senator's legislative agenda and constituent services portfolio. Hannah also served as campaign manager in Rabin's successful run for political office in the state's largest military district." [Arcus Group, accessed 01/27/21]

Hannah Salem Has Also Worked In Louisiana State Republican Politics, Including Time As A Legislative Aide To A State Representative And As A Staffer To The Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office Under The Republican Governorship Of Bobby Jindal

Hannah Salem Has Also Spent Time In Louisiana Republican Politics, With Stints As "A Legislative Aide To Former Louisiana State Representative Hunter Greene" And An "Aide To Former Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal In The Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office." "Before moving to D.C., Hannah worked as a Legislative Aide to Former Louisiana State Representative Hunter Greene and coordinated crisis communications during one of the nation's most devastating natural disasters, Hurricane Katrina. She later served as an aide to Former Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal in the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office." [Arcus Group, accessed 01/27/21]

Ron Holden, The "Backstage Manager For Women For America First's January 6th Rally, Spent Considerable Time Working With Former Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) Prior To Joining The Trump Administration.

Ron Holden Was Listed As The "Backstage Manager" On The National Park Service Permit Received By Women For America First

Ron Holden Was Listed As The "Backstage Manager" On The National Park Service Permit Received By Women For America First. [Washingtonian, 01/05/21]

Ron Holden Has Been Received At Least $72,000 From The Trump Campaign For "Payroll And Consulting"

In Early 2020, Ron Holden Was Paid $72,000 By The Trump Campaign For "Payroll And Consulting." "Trump's campaign paid Ronald Holden, the rally's backstage manager, around $72,000 for payroll and consulting in early 2020." [OpenSecrets, 01/22/21]

Ron Holden Has Worked In The Trump Administration As The "Director Of Advance For Attorney General Bill Barr And Associated Advance For President Donald Trump," As Well As A "Special Assistant At The U.S. Department Of Education"

January 6, 2020: Politico Identified Ron Holden As "Director Of Advance For Attorney General Bill Barr And Associated Advance For President Donald Trump." "Claire VanSusteren, who works for Democratic Florida state Sen. Lauren Book, and Ron Holden, director of advance for Attorney General Bill Barr and associated advance for President Donald Trump, got engaged over the holidays while traveling in Ireland." [Politico, 01/06/20]

Ron Holden Also Served As A Special Assistant At The U.S. Department Of Education, Appointed On January 20, 2017. [U.S. Office of Government Ethics via Document Cloud, accessed 01/27/21]

Ron Holden Has Worked Closely With Former Governor Christ Christie (R-NJ) Within The Office Of The Governor And Christie's 2016 Presidential Campaign

31 Ron Holden Served As The Director Of Briefings For Former Governor Chris Christie's (R-NJ) 2016 Presidential Campaign, A Position He Also Held In The Office Of The Governor From January 2014 To June 2015. [U.S. Office of Government Ethics via Document Cloud, accessed 01/27/21]

Chris Christie Served As The Republican Governor Of From 2010 To 2018 And Also "Sought The Party's Nomination For President In 2016." "Chris Christie, in full Christopher James Christie, (born September 6, 1962, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.), American lawyer and politician who served as the (2010–18) and gained national prominence as a moderate voice in the Republican Party. He sought the party's nomination for president in 2016." [Britannica, accessed 01/27/21]

Kiran Menon, "Operations Associate 2," For Women For America First's January 6th Rally, Worked For Senator Ben Sasse (R – NE), A GOP Congressional Campaign, And Notable Conservatives Groups Such As And Institute.

Kiran Menon Was Listed As The "Operations Associate 2" On The National Park Service Permit Received By Women For America First

Kiran Menon Was Listed As The "Operations Associate 2" On The National Park Service Permit Received By Women For America First. [Washingtonian, 01/05/21]

Menon Was An Intern For Sen. Ben Sasse's (R- NE) Office

Menon Worked An Intern For Sen. Ben Sasse's Office (R – NE)'s Office In 2018.

[LinkedIn, Accessed 1/27/21]

Menon Worked As A Staffer For Virginia Republican Tina Ramirez's Congressional Campaign In 2020

Menon Worked As A Staffer For Virginia Republican Tina Ramirez's Congressional Campaign In 2020.

[LinkedIn, Accessed 1/27/21]

Ramirez Ran As A Republican For VA's 7th Congressional District. "Republican Tina Ramirez (VA-07) announced a campaign finance committee filled with an all-star cast of business, grassroots and conservative leaders from the Commonwealth and across the nation. The nearly 50-member committee will help guide Ramirez to victory against Spanberger come November." [Tina Ramirez For Congress, 6/17/20]

Menon Worked For Notable Conservative Groups The Heritage Foundation, The , And The American Conservative Conference

Menon Worked For Heritage Action For America As An Intern In 2019.

32 [LinkedIn, Accessed 1/27/21]

Menon Was Placed As An Intern In The Christian Legal Society Via A Charles Koch Institute Internship Program In 2017.

[LinkedIn, Accessed 1/27/21]

Menon Interned For The American Conservative Union In 2016.

[LinkedIn, Accessed 1/27/21]

James Oaks And William Wilson, Both Listed On Permits Received By Women For America First, Were Paid At Least $132,000 By The Trump Campaign.

James Oaks, "Operations Associate" For Women For America First's January 6th Rally, "Received $126,000 In Salary From The Trump Campaign Through At Least November [2020]"

James Oaks Was Listed As The "Operations Associate" On The National Park Service Permit Received By Women For America First. [Washingtonian, 01/05/21]

James Oak's "Received $126,000 In Salary From The Trump Campaign Through At Least November [2020]." "James Oaks, the rally's operations associate, received $126,000 in salary from the Trump campaign through at least November." [OpenSecrets, 01/22/21]

William Wilson, "Backstage Assistant" For Women For America First's January 6th Rally, Was Paid Approximately $6,000 By The Trump Campaign Between October 2020 And November 2020

William Wilson Was Listed As The "Backstage Assistant" On The National Park Service Permit Received By Women For America First. [Washingtonian, 01/05/21]

The Trump Campaign Paid William Wilson Approximately $6,000 From October 2020 To November 2020. "The campaign started paying William Wilson, also listed in the permit, in October 2020 with around $6,000 in payments for advanced consulting through November 2020 alone." [OpenSecrets, 01/22/21]

Senior Officials At The Phyllis Schlafly Eagles Have Run For Congress And State Attorney General, In Addition To Working In High Level Positions For Republican Governors, Senators, State Parties, And Various Campaigns

Name Position Former GOP Operative Role(s)

Ed Martin Phyllis Schlafly Eagles President • Former Missouri Republican Party Chairman

33 • Former candidate for Missouri Attorney General and U.S. House • Former Chief Of Staff For GOP Governor Matt Blunt Of Missouri • Former Chair Of St. Louis Board Of Elections Ryan Hite Phyllis Schlafly Eagles • Former Communications Communications Director Director And Press Secretary Of Former Senator Todd Akin's (R – MO) 2012 Senate Campaign • Former Deputy Campaign Manager For Former GOP Pennsylvania State Senator Sam Rohrer's 2010 Gubernatorial Campaign • Field Director Of Unspecified St. Louis Based Congressional Campaign In 2011

The Phyllis Schlafly Eagles—Spawned From The Legacy Of Notorious Anti- Feminist Phyllis Schlafly—Likened The Rally To D-Day As It Promoted The Event.

The Phyllis Schlafly Eagles Was Listed Among The Groups Participating In The March To Save America. [Documented, 01/07/21]

Phyllis Schlafly Eagles Likened The Rally To D-Day As It Promoted The Event. "Phyllis Schlafly Eagles— a group launched by the former president of Schlafly's longtime group amid infighting in 2016— promoted the event on its website and social media, likening the rally to D-Day in one post, according to research provided by American Bridge." [Time, 01/15/21]

Phyllis Schlafly Eagles Was Spawned From Notorious Anti-Feminist And Equal Rights Amendment Opponent Phyllis Schlafly. "Schlafly, an attorney and author, emerged in the early 1970s as America's chief voice against and led the successful national fight to kill the Equal Rights Amendment. Her Eagle Forum, which began as an anti-ERA newsletter in 1972, now claims 80,000 members nationally." [St. Louis Dispatch, 01/22/17]

Schlafly Eagles President Ed Martin Is The Former Chairman Of The Missouri Republican Party, Chief Of Staff For Former GOP Governor Matt Blunt, Chair Of The St. Louis Board Of Elections And Candidate For The Attorney General And Congress.

Ed Martin Is The President Of Schlafly Eagles

Ed Martin Is The President Of Schlafly Eagles And Has Been Since Phyllis Schlafly's Death In 2016. "In addition to serving as President of Phyllis Schlafly Eagles, Ed Martin also co-authored Phyllis Schlafly's last

34 book: 'The Conservative Case for Trump.' Martin succeeded Schlafly after her death late in 2016. She was 92." [Alabama Political Reporter, 5/28/20]

Martin Served As The Chairman Of The Missouri Republican Party From 2013 To 2015

Martin Was The Chairman Of The Missouri Republican Party From 2013 To 2015.

[LinkedIn, Accessed 01/26/21]

Martin Ran To Be Missouri’s Attorney General In The 2012 Cycle, After Staging “A Brief Run For The U.S. Senate, And Then For The U.S. House.”

[LinkedIn, Accessed 01/26/21]

• In 2012, Martin Announced His Candidacy To Be Missouri’s Attorney General After Staging “A Brief Run For The U.S. Senate, And Then For The U.S. House.” “Martin announced his candidacy for attorney general on January 26, 2012. The attorney general seat was the third post Martin set his sights on during the 2012 election season. Prior to entering the race for Attorney General, Martin staged a brief run first for the U.S. Senate, and then for the U.S. House, representing Missouri's 2nd District.[3], but decided ultimately on challenging Koster in the AG race because of an "almost obsession with stopping the president's health care reform law." [Ballotpedia, accessed 01/28/21]

Martin Unsuccessfully Ran For Missouri’s Third Congressional District In The 2010 Election Cycle.

[LinkedIn, Accessed 01/26/21]

• Republican Candidate Ed Martin Lost His 2010 Congressional Race. “Nearly a week after a narrow loss in Missouri’s 3rd District congressional race, Republican Ed Martin is conceding to incumbent Democrat Russ Carnahan.” [The Joplin Globe, 11/08/10]

Martin Was The Chief Of Staff For Missouri GOP Governor Matt Blunt—Son Republican Senator Roy Blunt

Martin Was The Chief Of Staff For Former GOP Missouri Governor Matt Blunt From 2006 To 2008.

[LinkedIn, Accessed 01/26/21]

Matt Blunt Was A Republican Governor From Missouri From 2005-2009 And Is The Son Of Republican Senator Roy Blunt. "Blunt served as the state's chief executive from 2005 to 2009. He was the first

35 Republican governor to serve with a GOP-controlled General Assembly in modern history. Blunt was a third- generation elected official. His father is U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, who also served as congressman, secretary of state and Greene County clerk. His late grandfather, Leroy Blunt, was a state legislator representing part of southwest Missouri." [St. Louis Public Radio, 04/24/19]

Martin Served As The Chairman Of The St. Louis Board Of Elections From 2005 To 2006

Martin Served As The Chairman Of The St. Louis Board Of Elections From 2005 To 2006.

[LinkedIn, Accessed 01/26/21]

Schlafly Comms Director Ryan Hite Worked On Numerous GOP Campaigns Prior To Joining Schlafly Eagles—Most Notably Former Senator Todd Akin's (R – MO) Failed 2012 Campaign

Ryan Hite Is The Communications Director For Schlafly Eagles

Ryan Hite Has Been The Director Of Communications For Schlafly Eagles Since 2013. "Ryan Hite is the Director of Communications for Phyllis Schlafly Eagles. He was hired by Phyllis Schlafly in 2013 and worked closely with her for several years. " [PhyllisSchlafly.com, Accessed 01/25/21]

Hite Served As The Communications Director And Press Secretary For Former GOP Senator Todd Akin's (R – MO) Failed 2012 Campaign

Hite Served As The Communications Director For Former GOP Senator Todd Akin's (R – MO) 2012 Campaign. "Todd Akin's communication director Ryan Hite talks on the phone Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, from Akin's U.S. Senate campaign headquarters in Chesterfield Valley. The office is under construction and expanding in the old Cass Bank. Hite told members of the media that Akin was campaigning in Ohio." [St Louis Today, 8/21/12]

Hite's LinkedIn Indicates He Was Promoted From Communications Director To Press Secretary On An Unidentified Missouri U.S. Senate Campaign In 2012.

[LinkedIn, Accessed 01/25/21]

Akin Was Infamous In The 2012 Campaign For Claiming That Women Who Were Victims Of "Legitimate " Could Not Become Pregnant. "In an effort to explain his stance on , Representative Todd Akin, the Republican Senate nominee from Missouri, provoked ire across the political spectrum on Sunday by saying that in instances of what he called 'legitimate rape,' women's bodies somehow blocked an unwanted pregnancy" [New York Times, 08/19/12]

Akin Ultimately Lost The 2012 Election To Former Senator Claire McCaskill (D – MO). [Politico, 08/11/15]

36 Hite Was The Deputy Campaign Manager For Pennsylvania State GOP Representative Sam Rohrer's 2010 Gubernatorial Campaign

Hite Was The Deputy Campaign Manager For Pennsylvania State GOP Representative Sam Rohrer's 2010 Gubernatorial Campaign. "State Rep. Sam Rohrer, the other Republican in the race, raised $172,000 and ended the reporting period with $7,000 in the bank — a misleading sum, his campaign manager said, because it doesn't take into account a major fundraiser just after the reporting period ended. Ryan Hite said donations from the "" — a rapid-response online fundraiser — would total about $100,000." [Trib Live, 04/07/10]

Hite's LinkedIn Indicates Was The Deputy Campaign Manager On A Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Campaign In 2010.

[LinkedIn, Accessed 01/25/21]

Hite Worked For An Unknown Congressional Campaign Based In Missouri In As A Field Director In 2011

Hite Worked For An Unknown Congressional Campaign Based In Missouri In As A Field Director In 2011.

[LinkedIn, Accessed 01/25/21]

The Former Senior Advisor To Black Conservatives Fund And Founder Of "Stop The Steal," Ali Alexander, Is A Former McCain Presidential Staffer And Digital Director Of A GOP Gubernatorial Campaign

Name Position Former GOP Operative Role(s)

Ali Alexander Founder and Director "Stop The • Former John McCain '08 Steal," Senior Advisor To Black staffer Conservatives Fund • Former Digital Director for Republican Jay Dardenne's 2015 Louisiana Gubernatorial Campaign

The Black Conservatives Fund Was Listed Among The Groups Participating In The March To Save America And Promoted The March To Save America Rally To Its 80,000 Facebook Followers

The Black Conservatives Fund Was Listed Among The Groups Participating In The March To Save America. [Documented, 01/07/21] 37

The Black Conservatives Fund Promoted The Rally To its 80,000 Facebook Followers—And Deleted The Post When Confronted About It. "The Black Conservatives Fund, which has more than 80,000 followers on Facebook, called on people to come to the rally on Wednesday as well as the ensuing march on Capitol Hill. The Facebook post was published on its page Jan. 5, a day before the rally that led to a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol. The post disappeared from the group's Facebook page after CNBC reached out to the committee last week through its general email address. CNBC captured a screen shot of it." [CNBC, 01/11/21]

Ali Alexander, The "Stop The Steal" Founder Ali Alexander Who Was A Key Planner Of The Rally, Is The Former Senior Advisor To The Black Conservatives Fund And Used The Fund's Social Media Resources To Promote His Personal Endeavors.

Ali Alexander Is A Felon, A Right-Wing Conspiracy Theorist And A Key Planner Of The Rally And Overall Plan To Stop The Election Certification

Ali Alexander Is The Right Wing Conspiracy Theorist And The Founder Of The "Stop The Steal" Movement And Was A Key Architect Of The Rally, Hoping It Would Convince Congress Not To Certify The Election Result. "Weeks before a mob of President Trump's supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, right- wing activist Ali Alexander told his followers he was planning something big for Jan. 6. Alexander, who organized the 'Stop the Steal' movement, said he hatched the plan — coinciding with Congress's vote to certify the electoral college votes — alongside three GOP lawmakers: Reps. Andy Biggs (Ariz.), Mo Brooks (Ala.) and Paul A. Gosar (Ariz.), all hard-line Trump supporters." [Washington Post, 01/31/21]

Alexander At One Point Was The Senior Advisor To The Black Conservatives Fund And Used Its Twitter Account To Promote His Personal Endeavors In 2016

Alexander At One Point Was The Senior Advisor To The Black Conservatives Fund And Used Its Twitter Account To Promote His Personal Endeavors In 2016. "The Black Conservatives Fund, as it turns out, was Ali Akbar. (He has recently used the PAC's Twitter account to amplify his other endeavors). Although it's been dormant since 2016, according to the organization's last FEC report, it's still sitting on more than $200,000 in cash […] At the time, Alexander had still been living in Fort Worth, and when the Dardenne campaign hired him as a Digital Director, he hadn't yet built an online persona. Even his role in the Black Conservatives Fund had been obscured; he called himself a 'senior advisor' and, for the most part, preferred to stay behind-the-scenes. Privately, those involved in Dardenne's campaign have expressed regret over hiring Alexander and claim to be appalled by the dirty tricks that have become a hallmark of his brand." [Bayou Brief, 11/08/20]

Ali Alexander Is A Former Staffer For John McCain's Presidential Campaign And Was The Digital Director For Republican Jay Dardenne's 2015 Louisiana Gubernatorial Primary Campaign.

Alexander Is A Former John McCain Presidential Campaign Staffer Who Was Reportedly Reprimanded For “Discussing Opportunities To Committing Voter Fraud.”. "[Alexander] entered national politics as a John McCain campaign staffer in 2007, when he was apparently reprimanded — ironically enough — for discussing opportunities to committing voter fraud during the Republican primary campaign. (Former McCain campaign officials contacted by Salon did not recall him, or the alleged incident.)" [Salon, 11/18/20]

Alexander Was The Digital Director For Republican Jay Dardenne's 2015 Louisiana Gubernatorial Primary Campaign. "I've known Ali since 2015, when he served as the Digital Director of Republican Jay Dardenne's gubernatorial campaign. We've appeared opposite of one another at least twice on Jim Engster's statewide talk radio show, where the conversations were always civil and substantive, which is one of the reasons I've been so surprised to discover how dramatically different the 'Ali Alexander' of social media stardom is from the Ali Akbar I knew through Louisiana politics." [Bayou Brief, 11/8/20]

38 • Jay Dardenne Lost In Louisiana’s 2015 Gubernatorial Primary. [Ballotpedia, accessed 01/28/21]

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