>>19082045 James Crown dead in Colorado racetrack accident at 70
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Let's talk about the family of James Crown, the 'philanthropist' who died the other day after crashing his vehicle at Aspen Motorsports Park in Woody Creek, Colorado.
chicagotribune.com
James Crown, leading Chicago philanthropist, dies at 70
James Crown was often at the center of conversations on the city’s political, business and civic issues, including the epidemic of gun violence.
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It's unclear if this was just an accident or something more.
Either way, let's have a look into his family, which is about as prolific as it gets.
We'll start with his father, Lester Crown.
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Lester is a Jewish billionaire who controls family holdings, including large stakes in Maytag, Hilton Hotels, Alltel, Aspen Skiing Company, New York's Rockefeller Center, and pro basketball's Chicago Bulls. He was also a huge supporter and fundraiser for Barack Obama.
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"While my involvement in politics is motivated by a variety of issues, there is one issue that is fundamental: My deep commitment to Israel and to a strong U.S. - Israel relationship that strengthens both Israel's security and its efforts to seek peace."
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According to White House visitor logs, Crown visited the White House in April of 2010 to meet with Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett.
Amos Yadlin went to Chicago to enlist Crown's help in persuading the administration to attack Iran.
salon.com
Did top Obama donor carry Israeli message to W.H.?
An Israeli general reached out to a rich Chicagoan who is one of Obama's top donors to send a message on Iran
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"I wish [admin officials] were a little more outgoing in the way they have talked. I would feel more comfortable if I knew that they had the will to use military force, as a last resort. You cannot threaten someone as a bluff. There has to be a will to do it."
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"No one becomes a serious presidential contender without first passing muster with the Lester Crowns of the world." - Lester Crown
Lester Crown was not an elected official.
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10:35 AM · Jun 27, 2023
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