Electronic Intifada
Ali Abunimah, Nora Barrows-Friedman, Jon Elmer, Asa Winstanley,
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Eli Clifton and Abubaker Abed
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Miriam Adelson, an Israeli-American billionaire and widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, has played a significant role in supporting former President Donald Trump, including funding groups that have influenced policies affecting free speech. The Electronic Intifada. During Trump's presidency, Miriam Adelson was a major donor, contributing to organizations like the Maccabee Task Force, which has been involved in efforts to suppress discussions on Palestinian rights. The Electronic Intifada. In a recent livestream, journalist Eli Clifton discussed how Miriam Adelson's financial support has impacted free speech policies during Trump's administration. This financial backing has raised concerns about the influence of wealthy donors on U.S. politics and the potential erosion of free speech protections.
This is a segment from The Electronic Intifada's livestream on day 531 of the Gaza genocide. Ali Abunimah, Nora Barrows-Friedman, Jon Elmer and Asa Winstanley were joined by human rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber, journalist and researcher Eli Clifton and Abubaker Abed live from the Gaza Strip. You can watch the full show here:
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