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Billionaire Jeff Yass Boosts Donations Amid Political Attacks

12/5/2025

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Three years ago, Jeff Yass, a billionaire influential in Pennsylvania politics, received an email from his political adviser titled "Latest hit piece" describing him as a "threat to democracy."
In response, Yass said, "I have an internal algorithm. The more they attack, the more I give. Add a million to my pledge," signaling a larger contribution.
The episode shows his willingness to boost political contributions after negative press.

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Story summary

Three years ago, Jeff Yass, a billionaire influential in Pennsylvania politics, received an email from his political adviser titled "Latest hit piece" describing him as a "threat to democracy."
In response, Yass said, "I have an internal algorithm. The more they attack, the more I give. Add a million to my pledge," signaling a larger contribution.
The episode shows his willingness to boost political contributions after negative press.