Sen. Hawley’s Hunt for Riot Funders plus Don’t Believe Your Eyes 'All Peaceful Here'

The Ben Ferguson Podcast

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🗓️ 15 June 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

🧾 Key Organizations Named

Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA)
Party for Socialism and Liberation (San Francisco)
Union del Barrio

These groups are accused of providing logistical and financial support to individuals involved in escalating protests into violent actions.

📑 Demands from Senator Hawley

Each organization received a letter demanding:

Internal communications (emails, texts, chat logs)
Financial records related to protests
Donor lists
Travel and lodging records
Media and PR strategies
Third-party contracts (e.g., with event organizers or security)
Grant applications and funding proposals

Failure to comply could lead to criminal investigations.

📺 Media and Political Commentary

The document includes:

A transcript of Senator Hawley’s appearance on Fox News with Jesse Watters
Criticism of media outlets (e.g., CNN) for allegedly downplaying the violence
Accusations that the Democratic Party is complicit or supportive of the unrest
Commentary from other political figures like Senator John Kennedy

💰 Financial Disclosures

CHIRLA reportedly had $44.8 million in tax-free revenue in 2022
Spent $1.2 million on travel and $9 million on lobbying since 2019
Received $450,000 in federal funding from the Department of Homeland Security for “citizen education”

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