Billionaire Herb Sandler’s legacy fuels a shadowy network of leftist activism. His Sandler Foundation bankrolls ProPublica, a nonprofit fixated on digging dirt on conservative Supreme Court Justices, as Breitbart reports. This isn’t philanthropy -- it’s a calculated push to tilt the scales of justice.
Sandler, who died in 2019, built his fortune through Golden West Financial Corporation, amassing billions before funding progressive causes. The foundation’s hefty donations prop up groups like ProPublica, which targets figures like Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. It’s a slick operation dressed up as journalism.
Golden West, once the second-largest savings and loan association in the U.S., rode high on “Pick-a-Pay” loans. These adjustable-rate mortgages, later slammed as predatory, fattened Sandler’s wallet. Critics say they helped spark the 2008 financial crisis -- ironic for a man now funding “ethical” crusades.
In 2006, Sandler sold Golden West to Wachovia for a staggering $25 billion. He and his wife, Marion, pocketed roughly $2.5 billion. That payday, built on risky loans, became the seed money for their activist empire.
Wachovia’s collapse during the 2008 financial crisis was no coincidence. Golden West’s toxic mortgage portfolio played a starring role in the bank’s downfall. Sandler’s wealth, though, remained untouched, ready to fund his next venture.
The Sandler Foundation emerged as a powerhouse, funneling tens of millions to ProPublica. This nonprofit’s “investigations” into Justice Thomas’s vacations with a wealthy Republican donor found no wrongdoing. Yet, the headlines keep coming, smearing without substance.
ProPublica’s obsession with Justices Thomas and Alito reeks of partisan overreach. No evidence shows Thomas’s judicial decisions were swayed by his friendships, but the innuendo persists. It’s lawfare by narrative, not facts.
The Sandler Foundation doesn’t stop at ProPublica. It pours millions into groups like the Campaign Legal Center and the American Constitution Society. These outfits push for investigations into Thomas, alleging ethics violations without proof.
George Soros’s Foundation to Promote Open Society chips in, too, with over $3 million to ProPublica. This cozy alliance of billionaire-backed groups smells like a coordinated hit job. Conservative justices are the bullseye.
ProPublica’s scope isn’t limited to the judiciary. It ran a series accusing UnitedHealth of denying care, even after the company’s CEO was assassinated. The killer wasn’t a customer, but ProPublica’s relentless coverage raises eyebrows about its motives.
The Sandler Foundation’s reach extends further, bankrolling the Center for American Progress and the ACLU. These groups champion progressive causes, often cloaked in the guise of public good. Sandler’s money ensures their megaphone stays loud.
Part of the Arabella Advisors network, the Sandler Foundation thrives on dark money. Anonymous donations fuel its support for leftist prosecutors who weaponize the law for political ends. It’s a masterclass in influence without accountability.
Alongside Soros and Reid Hoffman, Sandler’s foundation backs a web of activist prosecutors. These legal warriors pursue cases that align with progressive agendas, not justice. The term “lawfare” fits like a glove.
Groups like the Sierra Club and Human Rights Watch also sip from Sandler’s cup. Their environmental and human rights rhetoric often masks a deeper ideological push. It’s all part of the same playbook.
Sandler’s billions, born from questionable mortgages, now power a machine targeting conservative values. From Supreme Court smear campaigns to prosecutorial overreach, his legacy is a calculated assault on the right. The left calls it justice; others call it manipulation.
