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Reid Hoffman’s Donation Powers House Majority PAC’s Epstein-Themed Ads
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Core Event
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman contributed a large sum to the House Majority PAC (HMP). Shortly after, HMP launched television and digital ads focusing on former-senator Jeffrey Epstein and accusing Republican candidates of shielding his alleged crimes. One ad targeted Rep. Nick Begich (R-Alaska) for his initial vote against a procedural motion on the Epstein Files Transparency Act; Begich later supported the bill, which became law in November 2025 and directs the Justice Department to release Epstein-related records while protecting victim identities. The ads ran in the final weeks before Election Day across several battleground districts.
Data & Statistics
- HMP’s filing shows Hoffman’s contribution was among the largest to the group, though the exact amount is not broken out.
- The Epstein-focused ad campaign cost $543,300, according to FEC records.
- Additional HMP spending in the same period included $480,000 in Iowa’s 2nd District, $2.06 million in Pennsylvania’s 1st District, $550,150 in Arizona’s 2nd District, and $628,000 in Pennsylvania’s 8th District.
Official Statements & Responses
Hoffman said, “My last interaction with Epstein was in 2015. Still, by agreeing to participate in any fundraising activity where Epstein was present, I helped to repair his reputation and perpetuate injustice.” HMP declined to comment, and Fox News Digital reported no response from the organization.
Criticism & Opposition
Republican officials framed the donation and the ad campaign as hypocritical. “Democrats have no problem with money in politics so long as it benefits their own campaign, even if it comes from certified perverts like Reid Hoffman who maintained a relationship with Epstein after his conviction,” said Natalie Baldassarre, a spokesperson for the Republican National Committee. The criticism centers on the perception that Democratic groups are weaponizing Epstein’s legacy for electoral advantage.
Verbatim Quotes
- “My last interaction with Epstein was in 2015. Still, by agreeing to participate in any fundraising activity where Epstein was present, I helped to repair his reputation and perpetuate injustice,” — Reid Hoffman
- “Democrats have no problem with money in politics so long as it benefits their own campaign, even if it comes from certified perverts like Reid Hoffman who maintained a relationship with Epstein after his conviction,” — Natalie Baldassarre, RNC spokesperson