Thread by @JuddLegum

1. The January 6 event that launched the riot at the Capitol was paid for by @Publix heiress Julie Jenkins Fancelli

Publix says they don't control Fancelli

But Publix does control their own cash

So we followed the money

Follow along if interested

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@Publix 2. Florida @GovRonDeSantis helped lay the foundation for the riot beginning in November. He encouraged people in PA and MI to contact their state reps and demand they throw away millions of votes.

@Publix then donated $1 MILLION to DeSantis in December

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@Publix @GovRonDeSantis 3. In the 2020 cycle, @Publix donated $127K to 43 members of Congress who objected to the Electoral College vote

Unlike dozens of other major companies who have suspended donations to this group, @Publix has said NOTHING

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4. @Publix donated $3,000 in the 2020 cycle to @RepMoBrooks. Brooks spoke at the Jan 6 rally.

"Today is the day American patriots start taking down names and kicking ass," Brooks said.

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5. @Publix has also donated thousands to state legislators who pushed to overturn the election

Publix donated 10.5K to 10 members of the Georgia legislature who argued millions of votes be thrown away so that Trump could be installed for a 2nd term

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6. @Publix did not respond to a request for comment on this article.

If you hear from them, let me know.

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