Republican National Committee takes $1.4 Million from Controversial Casino Mogul Amidst Allegations of Sexual Misconduct - Previous Pledge to Reconsider Funding Called into Question

 

Newly Revealed: Republican National Committee takes $1.4 Million from Controversial Casino Mogul Amidst Allegations of Sexual Misconduct - Previous Pledge to Reconsider Funding Called into Question

 

Steve Wynn

In 2018, the Republican National Committee (RNC) made a shocking decision to continue accepting donations from disgraced casino mogul Steve Wynn, despite allegations of sexual misconduct against him. RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel stated that they would only return the money if Wynn was found guilty of wrongdoing.

 

However, since then, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has revealed that an investigation found "numerous instances of unwelcome sexual conduct" by Wynn, including coercing employees into sex and inappropriate comments and touching. Wynn has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

 

Despite this, the RNC has still accepted over $1.4 million from Wynn since McDaniel's statement in 2018. This is in stark contrast to their response to allegations against Harvey Weinstein in 2017, when they called on Democrats to return his donations.

 

Wynn's former company, Wynn Resorts, has also had to pay over $75 million in related settlements and fines. In comparison, the DNC only donated "over $30,000" in contributions from Weinstein to charity after allegations against him became public.

 

Wynn's recent donations to the RNC and conservative Senate and House candidates have raised questions about the party's stance on sexual misconduct. The RNC did not respond to Business Insider's request for comment at the time of publication.

 

Additionally, a GOP super PAC called Our American Century appeared to have violated election law in 2020 by illegally contributing to former President Donald Trump's reelection campaign. Wynn donated $12.3 million to this super PAC.

 

The RNC's decision to continue accepting donations from Wynn despite credible allegations of sexual misconduct raises serious questions about their commitment to holding perpetrators accountable and supporting survivors. It remains to be seen whether they will finally take a stand against Wynn's actions and return his donations.