Almost 3 weeks after the unprecedented capitol storming in the US, facts are still getting unfold. Now, the Wall Street Journal has revealed that an heiress to the Publix Super Markets chain donated about $300,000 to fund a rally that preceded the deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol, in January 6th, by supporters of former President Donald Trump.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the funding from Julie Jenkins Fancelli, a prominent donor to Trump's 2020 campaign, was facilitated by far-right show host Alex Jones. It said her money paid for the lion's share of the roughly $500,000 rally at the Ellipse park where Trump spoke and urged his supporters to "to fight."
Scores of Trump supporters have stormed the Capitol as Congress were convening to certify Democrat Joe Biden's victory in the November election. Five people including a Capitol Police officer died.
According to WSJ, Jones personally pledged more than $50,000 in seed money for the rally in exchange for a speaking slot of his choice. Jones, who has publicized discredited conspiracy theories, has hosted leaders of the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, two extremist groups that were prominent at the riot, on his popular radio and internet video shows, it said.
On its part, Publix Super Markets said on twitter that the violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6 was a national tragedy. "The deplorable actions that occurred that day do not represent the values, work or opinions of Publix Super Markets.
"Mrs. Fancelli is not an employee of Publix Super Markets, and is neither involved in our business operations, nor does she represent the company in any way. We cannot comment on Mrs. Fancelli's actions."
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