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'''[[Charles Koch|Charles]] and David Koch''', who generally participate in politics as a team, own the second-largest private company in the world, the [[Koch Industries]].  Their combined personal net worth may be as great as $100 billion, which is greater wealth than [[Bill Gates]] has.  They have been [[anti-Trump]] to the point of even supporting delusional efforts at the Republican National Convention in July 2016 to somehow deny the nomination to Trump.  '''''The Koch brothers are [[pro-choice]] [[globalists]] who tend to undermine efforts to strengthen [[America]]n [[sovereignty]] and border security'''''.  In 2018, the Kochs spent money to reelect the [[pro-abort]] [[Dem]] senator from [[North Dakota]], whom [[pro-life]]rs had a chance of defeating.

'''[[Charles Koch|Charles]] and David Koch''', who generally participate in politics as a team, own the second-largest private company in the world, the [[Koch Industries]].  Their combined personal net worth may be as great as $100 billion, which is greater wealth than [[Bill Gates]] has.  They have been [[anti-Trump]] to the point of even supporting delusional efforts at the Republican National Convention in July 2016 to somehow deny the nomination to Trump.  '''''The Koch brothers are [[pro-choice]] [[globalists]] who tend to undermine efforts to strengthen [[America]]n [[sovereignty]] and border security'''''.  In 2018, the Kochs spent money to reelect the [[pro-abort]] [[Dem]] senator from [[North Dakota]], whom [[pro-life]]rs had a chance of defeating.

In 2018, the political arm of the [[Koch network]] has even funded ads against [[pro-life]] Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA), who is attempting to defeat the entrenched [[liberal]] [[Dem]] Sen. Bob Casey Jr. (D-PA) in [[Pennsylvania]].<ref>http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/399579-koch-network-freezing-out-republicans-who-have-crossed-them</ref>

In 2018, the political arm of the [[Koch network]] has even funded ads against [[pro-life]] Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA), who is attempting to defeat the entrenched [[liberal]] [[Dem]] Sen. Bob Casey Jr. (D-PA) in [[Pennsylvania]].<ref>https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/399579-koch-network-freezing-out-republicans-who-have-crossed-them</ref>

In both politics as in business, Charles Koch is the leader of the two brothers, while David Koch is more of a socialite.  In 2018, it was announced that David Koch was retiring from his business and political activities, due to declining health.<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/news/conservative-donor-david-koch-retiring-from-business-politics/</ref>

In both politics as in business, Charles Koch is the leader of the two brothers, while David Koch is more of a socialite.  In 2018, it was announced that David Koch was retiring from his business and political activities, due to declining health.<ref>https://www.cbsnews.com/news/conservative-donor-david-koch-retiring-from-business-politics/</ref>

The Koch brothers conspire in secret with other wealthy individuals, and hold meetings closed to [[grassroots]] [[conservatives]].  This attempts to corner and influence the [[conservative movement]] and the [[Republican Party]] in a secretive, self-serving manner.  In a leaked audio recording of Senate Majority Leader [[Mitch McConnell]] in 2014, he essentially admitted the dependency of Republican Party leaders on the Koch brothers.<ref>http://www.politicususa.com/2014/08/27/leaked-audio-tape-mitch-mcconnell-admits-koch-brothers-running-republican-party.html</ref> The Koch Brothers strongly oppose President Trump conservative immigration and trade agenda,<ref>Multiple references:

The Koch brothers conspire in secret with other wealthy individuals, and hold meetings closed to [[grassroots]] [[conservatives]].  This attempts to corner and influence the [[conservative movement]] and the [[Republican Party]] in a secretive, self-serving manner.  In a leaked audio recording of Senate Majority Leader [[Mitch McConnell]] in 2014, he essentially admitted the dependency of Republican Party leaders on the Koch brothers.<ref>http://www.politicususa.com/2014/08/27/leaked-audio-tape-mitch-mcconnell-admits-koch-brothers-running-republican-party.html</ref> The Koch Brothers strongly oppose President Trump conservative immigration and trade agenda,<ref>Multiple references:

*Caplan, Joshua (July 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/28/kochs-blast-trump-on-tariffs-immigration-doing-long-term-damage-to-the-country/ Koch Network Blasts Trump on Tariffs, Immigration: ‘Doing Long-term Damage to the Country’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 29, 2018.

*Caplan, Joshua (July 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/28/kochs-blast-trump-on-tariffs-immigration-doing-long-term-damage-to-the-country/ Koch Network Blasts Trump on Tariffs, Immigration: ‘Doing Long-term Damage to the Country’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 29, 2018.

*Easley, Jonathan (July 28, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/399364-top-koch-network-officials-vent-frustration-with-white-house-gop-led Top Koch network officials vent frustration with White House, GOP-led Congress]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 29, 2018.

*Easley, Jonathan (July 28, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/399364-top-koch-network-officials-vent-frustration-with-white-house-gop-led Top Koch network officials vent frustration with White House, GOP-led Congress]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 29, 2018.

See also:

See also:

*Binder, John (July 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/30/charles-koch-trump-tariffs-ridiculous-unfair-foreigners/ Plutocrat Charles Koch: Trump Tariffs ‘Ridiculous,’ ‘Unfair’ to Foreigners]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.</ref> and they have even threatened to support liberal Democrats because of their liberal views on those issues.<ref>Binder, John (July 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/29/midterms-billionaire-koch-brothers-threaten-to-support-democrats-pushing-open-borders-free-trade/ Midterms: Billionaire Koch Brothers Threaten to Support Democrats Pushing Open Borders, Free Trade]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 29, 2018.</ref><ref>Byas, Steve (July 30, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29662-koch-prepared-to-back-democrats-who-share-his-goals Koch Prepared To Back Democrats Who Share His Goals]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.</ref>

*Binder, John (July 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/30/charles-koch-trump-tariffs-ridiculous-unfair-foreigners/ Plutocrat Charles Koch: Trump Tariffs ‘Ridiculous,’ ‘Unfair’ to Foreigners]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.</ref> and they have even threatened to support liberal Democrats because of their liberal views on those issues.<ref>Binder, John (July 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/29/midterms-billionaire-koch-brothers-threaten-to-support-democrats-pushing-open-borders-free-trade/ Midterms: Billionaire Koch Brothers Threaten to Support Democrats Pushing Open Borders, Free Trade]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 29, 2018.</ref><ref>Byas, Steve (July 30, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29662-koch-prepared-to-back-democrats-who-share-his-goals Koch Prepared To Back Democrats Who Share His Goals]. ''The New American''. Retrieved July 30, 2018.</ref>

The Koch brothers are among the biggest polluters of the [[environment]] in the entire country.  Despite this, they will invoke morality in bizarre ways, such as their chief spokesman insisting that a Senate replacement bill for [[ObamaCare]] is somehow "immoral".

The Koch brothers are among the biggest polluters of the [[environment]] in the entire country.  Despite this, they will invoke morality in bizarre ways, such as their chief spokesman insisting that a Senate replacement bill for [[ObamaCare]] is somehow "immoral".

The Koch brothers fund the LIBRE initiative, which pushes for amnesty for the more than 11 million illegal aliens in the United States.<ref>http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/16/time-mag-koch-brothers-helping-illegal-immigrants-get-drivers-licenses/</ref> They support [[free trade]] and oppose [[tariffs]].<ref>Binder, John (April 6, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/06/billionaire-charles-koch-were-working-hard-against-trumps-pro-american-tariffs-on-china/ Billionaire Charles Koch: ‘We’re Working Hard Against’ Trump’s Pro-American Tariffs on China]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref>

The Koch brothers fund the LIBRE initiative, which pushes for amnesty for the more than 11 million illegal aliens in the United States.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/04/16/time-mag-koch-brothers-helping-illegal-immigrants-get-drivers-licenses/</ref> They support [[free trade]] and oppose [[tariffs]].<ref>Binder, John (April 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/06/billionaire-charles-koch-were-working-hard-against-trumps-pro-american-tariffs-on-china/ Billionaire Charles Koch: ‘We’re Working Hard Against’ Trump’s Pro-American Tariffs on China]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref>

The Koch brothers and their network of mega-donors finance [[ALEC]], the [[Heritage Foundation]], [[CATO Institute]], the [[Federalist Society]], [[Americans for Prosperity]], and some predominantly [[pro-abortion]] organizations.  Lesser-known organizations funded by or having roots connected with the Koch brothers reportedly include FreedomWorks, the State Policy Network (SPN), American Encore and Freedom Partners.

The Koch brothers and their network of mega-donors finance [[ALEC]], the [[Heritage Foundation]], [[CATO Institute]], the [[Federalist Society]], [[Americans for Prosperity]], and some predominantly [[pro-abortion]] organizations.  Lesser-known organizations funded by or having roots connected with the Koch brothers reportedly include FreedomWorks, the State Policy Network (SPN), American Encore and Freedom Partners.

== Organizations influenced or controlled by the Koch brothers ==

== Organizations influenced or controlled by the Koch brothers ==

In 2012, the Koch brothers took over Cato and ousted its founder, Ed Crane.  This article by the Huffington Post has an insightful headline: "Koch Brothers’ Attempted Takeover Of Cato Could Be Part Of Bold Plan."<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/22/koch-brothers-cato-institute-takeover-irs_n_1368045.html</ref>

In 2012, the Koch brothers took over Cato and ousted its founder, Ed Crane.  This article by the Huffington Post has an insightful headline: "Koch Brothers’ Attempted Takeover Of Cato Could Be Part Of Bold Plan."<ref>https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/22/koch-brothers-cato-institute-takeover-irs_n_1368045.html</ref>

Additional organizations that the Koch brothers control or heavily influence are:

Additional organizations that the Koch brothers control or heavily influence are: