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Hypocrisy Exposed: Politician Accepts Billionaire Donations Amid Criticism

1/1/2026

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Eunisses Hernandez, a Los Angeles politician supported by the Democratic Socialists of America, accepts donations from two billionaire families while criticizing billionaire contributions.
In an Instagram video, she claims to combat wealthy interests harming working families, but critics accuse her of hypocrisy due to her absence at political meetings amid issues in MacArthur Park.
Local businessman John Alle condemned her for neglecting public safety and accepting funds from progressive billionaires like Patty Quillin, wife of Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings.
Hernandez's campaign has raised $74,609, surpassing challenger Sylvia Robledo's $48,242.

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Eunisses Hernandez, a Los Angeles politician supported by the Democratic Socialists of America, accepts donations from two billionaire families while criticizing billionaire contributions.
In an Instagram video, she claims to combat wealthy interests harming working families, but critics accuse her of hypocrisy due to her absence at political meetings amid issues in MacArthur Park.
Local businessman John Alle condemned her for neglecting public safety and accepting funds from progressive billionaires like Patty Quillin, wife of Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings.
Hernandez's campaign has raised $74,609, surpassing challenger Sylvia Robledo's $48,242.