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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Which Hollywood Celebs Support Trump, and Who's Willing to Admit It?

    The Koch brothers have been big contributors to Republican candidates and causes for many years, but the one candidate they've said they will not get behind is Donald Trump. There are plenty of other big spenders, however, ready to drop some dollars on Trump's presidential campaign.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 25, 2016 • 1 min read

    The Koch brothers have been big contributors to Republican candidates and causes for many years, but the one candidate they've said they will not get behind is Donald Trump. There are plenty of other big spenders, however, ready to drop some dollars on Trump's presidential campaign. He's kicking off his fundraising efforts in Los Angeles Wednesday with an event hosted at the mansion of real estate billionaire, Tom Barrack. The cheapest ticket to attend costs $25,000. Insiders involved in the event have said they there will be some entertainment bigwigs in attendance, but many are reluctant to openly state their support of Trump in liberal Hollywood.

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    Who's Supporting Trump? From Hollywood Celebs to the Kochs
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    2. 10:43Turned Off by Trump, Kochs Focus on Local Elections
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    Who's Supporting Trump? From Hollywood Celebs to the Kochs
    1. 0:30Which Hollywood Celebs Support Trump, and Who's Willing to Admit It?You’re reading this
    2. 10:43Turned Off by Trump, Kochs Focus on Local Elections
    3. 25:34LA Unified Abuse Settlements Top $300 Million
    4. 34:19Taxpayer Aid Approved for Gehry Grand Avenue Project
    5. 42:09Drought and the Future of Colorado River's Great Dams
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