Robert Mercer
Robert Mercer is a prominent hedge fund manager and political donor known for his significant financial support of conservative causes and candidates, including Donald Trump. As a co-CEO of Renaissance Technologies, a highly successful quantitative hedge fund, Mercer has amassed considerable wealth, which he has used to influence political discourse, notably through backing organizations like Breitbart News and Cambridge Analytica. His involvement in the 2016 Brexit campaign and various political initiatives has made him a controversial figure in American politics, particularly due to his support for data-driven strategies in electoral politics.
Born on Jul 11, 1946 (79 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,803 | $2,700,000 | 947$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 23,803 | $2,700,000 | 947$ |
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United Kingdom:
Robert Mercer is a billionaire rightwing donor who has been a major backer of Trump’s presidential campaigns.
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Norway:
Robert Mercer is a financier who has provided significant funding to the Media Research Center and supported Trump's presidential candidacy.
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Italy:
Robert Mercer is a billionaire who has funded the legal firm challenging Trump's tariffs.
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United Kingdom:
Robert Mercer is a previous backer of the Liberty Justice Center, which filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump's tariffs.
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United Kingdom:
Previous backers of the firm include billionaires Robert Mercer and Richard Uihlein, who were also financial backers of Trump’s presidential campaigns.
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