'It's all about the grift': Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake draws criticism for participation in fundraiser hosted by QAnon supporters

PARADISE VALLEY, ARIZONA: Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake faces controversy as she prepares for another fundraiser, this time joining forces with Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, one of the highest-ranking Republicans in the US Senate.

The event, scheduled for Thursday, is being hosted by Monica and Brad Litle, individuals recognized for promoting QAnon and other fringe conspiracy theories online.

Fundraiser hosted by QAnon supporter raises concerns for Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake

Monica Litle, one of the hosts, has a history of expressing support for various conspiracy theories across social media platforms, according to a review conducted by The Arizona Republic.

On Truth Social, the platform championed by former President Donald Trump, an account under her name shared content endorsing the QAnon conspiracy theory, which revolves around unfounded claims regarding President Trump's battle against a purported deep state engaged in activities such as child sex trafficking.

“This really is the entire lynchpin of everything from the Devolution Theory to the Q Op and the Great Awakening itself,” a post from last year read. “Either Donald Trump considered himself a Wartime President, and acted accordingly to root out a Deep State Globalist Insurgency while defending from foreign subversion, or he did not.”

Among the shared posts was one asserting that Trump's presidency played a crucial role in thwarting a globalist insurgency, while another insinuated a connection between the television show 'The Simpsons' and malevolent forces orchestrating world events.

“It’s all planned. It’s called Predictive Programming and Revelation of the Method,” the post reads. “It is a form of ritual mocking of the victim.”

Litle's online activity also comprises posts alleging nefarious motives behind the COVID-19 pandemic and the vaccination campaign, along with casting doubt on former President Barack Obama's citizenship.

Lake's affiliation with individuals espousing such beliefs has sparked concern, especially given her recent endorsement by the Senate Republicans' campaign arm. Despite not yet securing the official GOP nomination in Arizona, Lake has garnered support from influential figures within the party.

Senator Steve Daines of Montana, another prominent GOP figure, commended Lake's candidacy as "very gifted" during a recent CNN interview, indicating a change in perception from earlier skepticism among national Republicans.

However, Daines advised her to prioritize looking forward rather than dwelling on past elections.

Lake's fundraiser with Barrasso is set to take place at the Litles' residence in Paradise Valley, with ticket prices varying from $250 to $6,600 per person.

Critics slam Kari Lake for accepting donations from QAnon conspiracy theorist at fundraiser

However, Lake's critics have been vocal in their condemnation of her fundraising from a QAnon conspiracy theorist.

"Kari Lake embraced Q and the conspiracy when running for governor. If she doesn't pander to them who is she going to get donations from? It's all about the grift at this point," one posted on X.

"She's going to need that money bc all RNC money is going to go to Trump and his legal fees," another wrote.

"It's a little-known fact, but QANON fundraisers are known for having really good chicken fingers and Kari is a big fan. That's really all there is to this story, has nothing to do with their extreme beliefs," someone else quipped.

"Serious question: how much money can someone possibly take in at a Q Anon fundraiser? These don’t seem like people who write 4 (or even 3) digit checks," another added.

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