Foster Friess
Foster Friess is an American businessman and philanthropist known for his significant contributions to conservative causes and candidates. He gained prominence in the political arena as a major donor to various Republican efforts, including those related to education and healthcare reform. Friess is also recognized for his role in founding and supporting Turning Point USA, an organization aimed at promoting conservative values among college students, alongside its founder Charlie Kirk. His financial backing has helped shape the landscape of modern conservative activism in the United States.
Born on Apr 02, 1940 (85 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 395,621 | $21,000,000 | 25,100$ |
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 45,944 | $2,000,000 | 1,520$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 7,657 | $530,000 | 402$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,082 | $700,000 | 573$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,137 | 36 | $6,900 | 7$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 3,857 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Totals | 8 | 415,286,501 | 460,197 | $24,242,000 | 27,606$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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United States:
Foster Friess described what Turning Point USA meant to him.
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Switzerland:
Foster Friess was a wealthy supporter of Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA.
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Sweden:
Foster Friess is a conservative billionaire who provided significant donations to help establish Turning Point USA.
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Liechtenstein:
Foster Friess was an early significant donor to Charlie Kirk's organization, Turning Point USA.
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Ireland:
Foster Friess was one of the significant early supporters of Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA.
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United States:
Foster Friess helped finance the nascent political organizing group founded by Charlie Kirk.
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United States:
The organization was quickly backed by a roster of major Republican donors, including Foster Friess.
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Italy:
Foster Friess is noted as a major donor who supported Charlie Kirk's organization, Turning Point USA.
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