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Ford Foundation Under Fire for Political Bias

1/25/2026

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  • The Ford Foundation faces scrutiny for left-wing influence on politics, noted by Barton Swaim in his article.
  • Concerns trace back to 1977, when Henry Ford II resigned, citing attacks on capitalism by the foundation.
  • The issue has been bipartisan, with Lyndon B. Johnson's aide Joseph Califano suggesting meetings with open-minded individuals to address the foundation's stance.
  • Johnson's humorous response indicates longstanding awareness of the foundation's political leanings.