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Hoffman gives $8M to Wisconsin Democrats as Epstein ads fly
The money reached the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, which transferred millions to Crowley's campaign for governor; the race has now passed a record one hundred sixty-six million dollars.
On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by CNBC: “Reid Hoffman gives millions to Dems in late spending spree as Epstein fight spills into election”, with reporting from WisPolitics and Zetik.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 3:52 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: Reid, Wisconsin, Dems, Epstein, Democrats.
- BBN covered this story before: Police Investigate Former Prince Andrew and Epstein's Balmoral Visits (October 30).
The real story
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- CNBCReid Hoffman gives millions to Dems in late spending spree as Epstein fight spills into election
- WisPoliticsSpending in governor’s race tops $166 million, setting new record - WisPolitics facts used on air
- ZetikReid Hoffman Gives Wisconsin Democrats $8 Million as Epstein Ties Complicate Final-Week Ad Blitz facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentReid Hoffman has given eight million dollars to Wisconsin Democrats backing David Crowley, in four installments, while Tom Tiffany's campaign attacks Hoffman's past ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHoffman says his last contact with Epstein was in twenty fifteen, and he faces no allegation in Epstein's crimes. So what's the ad?
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentA fifteen-second spot that splices clips of Crowley saying Epstein and billionaires.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe Tiffany campaign says he is bought and paid for by the Epstein class.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo it's a supercut. Of him saying the words.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAnd the Tiffany campaign has reported forty-seven million dollars in expenditures, the biggest individual spending in a race that has passed a record one hundred sixty-six million.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentForty-seven million dollars to say two words Crowley said for free.
The story so far
- Wisconsin Republican, 26, set to be youngest member of Congress · Washington Examiner
- Trump accuses Dems of perjury in Dan Sullivan race, governor orders… · Axios
- Naz Reid benched five games into first season with Hornets · New York Post
- Trump Won't Back Bolsonaro's Claim, Andrew Probe, Georgia Race · Newsmax
- Police in Scotland launch Andrew and Epstein royal castle… · Al Jazeera
- Police Investigate Former Prince Andrew and Epstein's Balmoral Visits · The New York Times
- Hoffman gives $8M to Wisconsin Democrats as Epstein ads fly (this story)
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