Protesters gathered in Midtown to oppose a Republican gala hosted by the Manhattan Institute in honor of billionaire Paul Singer. The event, attended by notable figures like Curtis Sliwa and Daniel Penny, faced backlash due to Singer's political contributions and policies perceived as harmful. Demonstrators criticized the institute for promoting what they describe as 'fascist propaganda,' linking it to broader societal issues since the 1970s. Singer's resignation from the board was announced at the gala, with Betsy DeVos named as his successor, further highlighting the event's political tension.
...the Manhattan Institute, which is breeding and creating fascist propaganda, is the brain trust behind the rise of fascism that we are seeing ever since the 1970s.
Singer had served as board chair of the Manhattan Institute, which announced Wednesday that he was stepping down from that position.
The gala drew a number of key Republican figures in New York, such as mayoral candidate and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa.
The organization named Betsy DeVos, former Secretary of Education during Trump's first term, as his successor.
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