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Ronald Lauder, a Billionaire G.O.P. Backer, Closes His Wallet
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Ronald S. Lauder, a major donor to Republican and conservative causes, did not make donations to New York state Republicans in 2026, and his super PAC remained inactive during the same period.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/nyregion/ronald-lauder-republicans-donor.html