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Ronald Lauder, a Billionaire G.O.P. Backer, Closes His Wallet

Source: The New York Times Published Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:12:03 +0000
Ronald Lauder, a Billionaire G.O.P. Backer, Closes His Wallet

Why This Matters

Key context: Ronald S. Lauder, at a Frick Collection dinner in 2021, has so curtailed his political donations that no Republican in New York has received any money from him this year. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Ronald S. Lauder, at a Frick Collection dinner in 2021, has so curtailed his political donations that no Republican in New York has received any money from him this year.

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