New Grok3 Deep Search exposes Turning Point, Turning Point Action, and COO Tyler Bowyer. According to the deep research conducted by Grok 3 (which is hailed as “considered revolutionary due to its advanced capabilities in language understanding, creativity, and programming assistance, setting it apart from other AI models on the market. It can understand context, nuance, and subtle tones in human language, making it an incredibly intelligent assistant that comprehends the essence of what users are asking” and “Grok 3’s DeepSearch feature allows it to conduct thorough research across the internet and summarize complex information into actionable insights, enhancing its utility in research and decision-making processes. Grok 3 has been trained with significantly more computational resources, reportedly 10 to 20 times that of Grok 2, leading to enhanced processing and understanding capabilities.”
Per Grok 3 Deep Search:
“Questionable Financial Practices and Insider Enrichment Allegation: TPUSA misrepresented its finances and enriched leaders through questionable dealings, audited by a firm tied to co-founder Bill Montgomery. Evidence: A 2020 ProPublica investigation found TPUSA’s audits came from Montgomery’s former business associate, raising independence concerns. Leaders like Kirk and COO Tyler Bowyer received significant payments via related entities, with $1.2 million in contracts to insiders from 2016–2018. Source: Spies, Mike, and Pearson, Jake. “At This Trump-Favored Charity, Financial Reporting Is Questionable and Insiders Are Cashing In.” ProPublica, July 21, 2020. propublica.org/article/at-thi Note: TPUSA’s attorney, Sally Wagenmaker, claimed compliance with IRS rules, but critics argued it violated nonprofit standards.
Sexual Assault and Misconduct at Events Allegation: TPUSA failed to address sexual assault and harassment at its events, creating an unsafe environment. Evidence: Washington Examiner reported in 2018 that former staffers knew of “two or three” assault allegations since 2012, often in TPUSA-funded hotel rooms during summits (e.g., 2017 Student Action Summit). Witnesses described inadequate supervision and unreported incidents. Source: Schoffstall, Joe. “Turning Point USA Struggles with Allegations of Student Sexual Assault, Harassment.” Washington Examiner, June 19, 2018. washingtonexaminer.com/news/turning-p Note: TPUSA cited privacy concerns and claimed adherence to protocol but didn’t confirm specific actions.
Allegations Against Turning Point Action (TPAction) Illegal Campaign Activity During the 2016 Election Allegation: TPUSA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit barred from political campaigning, allegedly coordinated with Republican presidential campaigns, including those of Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, violating tax-exempt status rules. Evidence: Jane Mayer of The New Yorker reported in 2017 that TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk emailed pro-Cruz super PAC officials to send student volunteers to South Carolina, while Ginni Thomas (wife of Justice Clarence Thomas) requested students distribute Cruz placards in Wisconsin. A former employee also alleged TPUSA shared 700 student supporters’ data with Rubio’s campaign. Source: Mayer, Jane. “A Conservative Nonprofit That Seeks to Transform College Campuses Faces Allegations of Racial Bias and Illegal Campaign Activity.” The New Yorker, December 21, 2017. newyorker.com/news/news-desk Note: TPUSA denied wrongdoing, calling claims “ludicrous,” but tax experts like Trevor Potter (former FEC commissioner) stated this “crosses the line” for a 501(c)(3).
Funneling Money into Student Government Elections Allegation: TPUSA funneled money into student government elections to influence outcomes, violating university spending caps and transparency rules. Evidence: The Chronicle of Higher Education reported in 2017 that TPUSA-backed candidates at the University of Maryland and Ohio State were forced to drop out after breaching spending rules with undisclosed TPUSA aid. A TPUSA brochure outlined a “Campus Victory Project” to control student governments. Source: Vasquez, Michael. “Inside a Stealth Plan for Political Influence.” The Chronicle of Higher Education, May 7, 2017. chronicle.com/article/inside Note: Kirk denied a “secret plan,” but the report cited specific incidents and documents.
Video USS Liberty survivor Phil Tourney and Jake Shields Criticize Charlie Kirk for Calling the Attack a Conspiracy Theory
Background Per Grok 3:
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Israeli air and naval forces attacked the USS Liberty with fighter jets, torpedo boats, and napalm. The assault lasted for about two hours.
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The ship was strafed with cannon fire, hit by torpedoes, and subjected to sustained bombardment.
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The attack killed 34 American crew members (including sailors, Marines, and one civilian) and wounded 171 others, out of a total crew of 294.
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Multiple U.S. investigations, including a Naval Court of Inquiry in 1967, concluded that the attack was a mistake caused by errors on both sides (e.g., communication failures and misidentification).
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However, many survivors, veterans, and some researchers dispute this, arguing that the attack was deliberate. They point to:
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The extended duration of the assault, even after the ship’s identity should have been clear.
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Alleged jamming of the Liberty’s distress signals on frequencies used only by the U.S. military.
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Claims that Israeli reconnaissance planes had flown over the ship earlier, identifying it as American.
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Critics, including some former U.S. officials like Admiral Thomas Moorer, have called for further investigation, suggesting a cover-up to protect U.S.-Israel relations
Racial Bias and Discrimination Allegation: TPUSA fostered a racist environment, including a senior official’s hateful statements and discriminatory practices. Evidence: The New Yorker (2017) reported that Crystal Clanton, TPUSA’s former national field director, texted, “I hate black people. Like fuck them all … I hate blacks. End of story.” Former employee Gabrielle Fequiere, the only Black field director at the time, described offensive summit rhetoric about Black women. Clanton claimed no recollection; Kirk said TPUSA acted decisively. Source: Mayer, Jane. “A Conservative Nonprofit That Seeks to Transform College Campuses Faces Allegations of Racial Bias and Illegal Campaign Activity.” The New Yorker, December 21, 2017. Note: TPUSA called the accusations “baseless,” but the text message was independently verified.
Failure to Disclose Donors for Political Spending Allegation: TPAction, a 501(c)(4), spent $1.4 million on 2020 election independent expenditures without disclosing donors, violating FEC rules. Evidence: Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) filed a complaint in March 2021, citing FEC reports showing undisclosed donors despite legal requirements post-CREW v. FEC (2018). TPAction amended some reports but disclosed only $34,000 of the total. Source: “CREW Files Complaint Against Turning Point Action.” CREW, March 23, 2021. citizensforethics.org/reports-invest Note: The FEC has not publicly resolved this; TPAction’s response is unclear.
Operating a “Troll Farm” in 2020 Allegation: TPAction paid teens, including minors, to post pro-Trump content on social media without disclosing affiliations, breaching platform rules and campaign ethics. Evidence: The Washington Post reported in September 2020 that TPAction hired Rally Forge to manage accounts spreading election misinformation (e.g., false mail-in ballot claims). Facebook later banned Rally Forge for “coordinated inauthentic behavior.” Source: Stanley-Becker, Isaac. “Facebook Bans Marketing Firm Running ‘Troll Farm’ for Pro-Trump Youth Group.” The Washington Post, October 8, 2020. washingtonpost.com/technology/202 Note: TPAction denied wrongdoing, calling it a “creative solution” to COVID-era restrictions.
Election Fraud Allegations by Senior Leader (2024) Allegation: Austin Smith, a TPAction senior director and Arizona state representative, allegedly forged voter signatures to qualify for the 2024 ballot. Evidence: A lawsuit filed in April 2024, reported by The Washington Post and The Arizona Republic, claimed Smith’s petition sheets showed signatures resembling his handwriting. He resigned from TPAction and withdrew his candidacy. Source: Cathey, Sara. “Turning Point Action Official Resigns After Accusation of Election-Related Fraud.” The Washington Post, April 18, 2024. washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/ Note: Smith called the allegations “silly” and a “coordinated attack,” but evidence prompted his exit. Assault by TPAction Reporters (2023) Allegation: TPAction reporters Kalen D’Almeida and Braden Ellis assaulted queer professor David Boyles at Arizona State University. Evidence: The Guardian and Phoenix’s 12News reported in 2024 that both signed diversion agreements admitting guilt to misdemeanor charges (assault, harassment, disorderly conduct) after accosting Boyles in October 2023. Video evidence supported the incident. Source: Santos, Shanti Escalante-De Mattei. “Two Turning Point USA Members Admit to Assaulting Queer Professor.” The Guardian, April 23, 2024. theguardian.com/us-news/2024/a Note: TPAction claimed it was uninvolved and supported the diversion as a legal tactic, not an admission of organizational fault.
Notes on Scope and Verification These allegations span financial impropriety, campaign violations, racial bias, and physical misconduct, reflecting a pattern of controversy around TPUSA and TPAction’s operations. Sources are drawn from established outlets (The New Yorker, ProPublica, The Washington Post, The Guardian) and watchdog reports (CREW), ensuring credibility over unverified social media claims. TPUSA and TPAction often deny wrongdoing or contextualize actions as lawful, but evidence like documents, witness accounts, and legal filings supports the allegations’ credibility. Some cases (e.g., FEC donor disclosure, January 6 involvement) remain unresolved, limiting definitive conclusions but not the allegations’ initial substantiation. This list is comprehensive as of February 18, 2025, based on available data, and excludes minor or unsubstantiated claims lacking specific evidence or reputable reporting. Below is a list of credible allegations of wrongdoing against Turning Point USA (TPUSA) and its sister organization, Turning Point Action (TPAction), based on available reports from reputable news outlets, watchdog groups, and investigations. I’ve included citations to primary sources where the allegations were documented. “Credible” here refers to allegations supported by specific evidence, such as documents, witness statements, or official complaints, reported by established organizations, rather than unverified rumors or opinions. The list focuses on incidents from recent years, as requested, though some earlier pivotal allegations are included for context where they remain relevant.”
Specifically on TPAction COO and Superfeed Technologies Inc CEO and Chairman of Board Tyler Bowyer:
1. Coordination with Turning Point Action’s “Troll Farm” (2020 Election) Allegation: Bowyer, as COO of Turning Point Action, oversaw a coordinated social media campaign in 2020 that paid young people, including minors, to post pro-Trump content and election misinformation without disclosing their affiliation, likened to a “troll farm.” Evidence: The Washington Post reported in September 2020 that TPAction, under Bowyer’s leadership, instructed participants to make minor edits to identical messages to evade detection by social media platforms. The posts questioned election integrity and downplayed COVID-19 risks. The operation led to Facebook banning TPAction affiliate Jake Hoffman’s firm, Rally Forge, for “coordinated inauthentic behavior.” Hoffman, a close ally of Bowyer, received over $900,000 from TPAction for advertising services during this period, per tax records cited by The Arizona Republic. An independent data science specialist corroborated the coordinated nature of the campaign for The Washington Post, lending analytical weight to the claims. Context and Credibility: The reporting relies on internal TPAction communications, financial records, and platform enforcement actions, making it credible. No lawsuits have directly named Bowyer individually, but his role as COO implicates him in overseeing the operation. TPAction has not denied the campaign’s existence but has framed it as legitimate political advocacy. Critics argue it violated ethical standards and potentially campaign finance disclosure rules, though no legal charges have been filed on this specific issue. Significance: This allegation ties Bowyer to questionable electioneering tactics, raising ethical concerns about TPAction’s operations under his leadership.
2. Negligence in Handling Sexual Assault Allegations at TPUSA Events (2017) Allegation: Bowyer, as COO of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in 2017, was accused of dismissing requests for increased security at events, contributing to incidents of sexual assault and harassment. Evidence: A Washington Examiner investigation in June 2018 detailed allegations from staffers at TPUSA’s 2017 Student Action Summit. One female staffer reported a college student waking up to a male attendee “groping her and shoving his hands down her pants” after a night of heavy drinking. Staffers claimed they approached Bowyer for additional security (e.g., hiring deputies), but he allegedly responded, “It just wasn’t worth it” and deferred action until “something happens.” Similar incidents were reported at other TPUSA-sponsored events, including the 2017 Road to Majority Conference, though Bowyer was not directly quoted in those instances. Context and Credibility: The allegations come from firsthand accounts of former TPUSA staff, published by a reputable conservative-leaning outlet, lending some credibility. However, TPUSA denied Bowyer rejected security requests, citing existing Secret Service and private security presence at the Summit. No legal action followed, and the claims remain unproven in court. The lack of corroborating legal or documentary evidence (e.g., police reports) weakens the allegation’s weight compared to the fake elector case, but it reflects poorly on TPUSA’s management under Bowyer. Significance: This suggests potential negligence in ensuring attendee safety, though it lacks the concrete legal backing of other allegations.
3. Election Law Violation Complaints (2022 Arizona Primaries) Allegation: Turning Point Action, under Bowyer’s leadership, was accused of illegally coordinating with GOP candidates during the 2022 Arizona primaries, violating its 501(c)(4) nonprofit status rules. Evidence: The Arizona Republic reported on August 2, 2022, that a complaint filed with the Arizona Secretary of State alleged TPAction’s rallies in Mesa and Goodyear were campaign events for specific candidates (e.g., Kari Lake), disguised as “community education” gatherings. The complaint claimed coordination with Turning Point PAC, a related entity. Bowyer described the events as “education-related” but acknowledged TPAction could engage in political work, per IRS guidelines. The Secretary of State sent letters to TPAction affiliates requesting clarification, but no formal charges resulted.
4. 2024 AP News Article on Financial Compensation: “As Kirk’s star has risen, Tyler Bowyer, Turning Point’s chief operating officer, has assumed a greater role in the organization. Like Kirk, his improving financial circumstances coincided with Turning Point’s fundraising success. He now operates Turning Point’s political arm, earning compensation of $255,000 in the group’s 2022 fiscal year. In 2021, he purchased a $1.95 million “urban farm” in Mesa, Arizona, after placing a $650,000 down payment, according to property records. And he has a 2020 Tige ski boat, which sells on the used market for as much as $200,000, that is held under his wife’s name, loan collateral documents show.” apnews.com/article/electi
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Source: The Daily Beast (November 5, 2022)
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Details: Superfeed Technologies, linked to Kari Lake (former Arizona gubernatorial candidate) and other GOP candidates, allegedly provided free mobile app services to political campaigns without reporting these contributions in Arizona campaign finance records. The apps, downloaded by over a thousand Android users and an unspecified number of iPhone users, offered features like social media updates, event notifications, and donation/volunteer portals. Election lawyer James Barton noted that providing such services without compensation would violate Arizona state contribution rules, which prohibit unreported in-kind corporate contributions to campaigns.
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No record exists in Arizona campaign finance filings of payments from Lake’s campaign or related political committees to Superfeed for these services, despite the company explicitly marketing its work for campaigns.
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Public financial disclosures from Kari Lake indicated she received over $1,000 as a “communication advisor” to FeedMe Inc. (Superfeed’s former name), suggesting a flow of money from Superfeed to Lake rather than the campaign paying for services.
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Similar apps were developed for other candidates (e.g., Kelly Cooper, Jim Lamon, Austin Smith), with campaign representatives either denying knowledge of invoices or claiming the apps were demos, yet the apps remained active and functional without reported payment.
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Credibility: This allegation appears credible due to detailed reporting, references to public records, and expert legal opinion. The lack of campaign finance documentation and Superfeed’s silence on the matter bolster the claim. However, no formal legal ruling or investigation outcome is documented in the available data, leaving it as a strong allegation rather than a confirmed violation.
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Source: The Daily Beast (February 29, 2024)
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Details: Superfeed Technologies resurfaced in connection to a bribery scandal involving Kari Lake, where an audio leak revealed Jeff DeWit (former Arizona GOP chair and Superfeed CEO) allegedly offering Lake a bribe to exit the 2024 Senate race. The Daily Beast tied Superfeed to this incident, noting its history of providing apps to Turning Point USA, Turning Point Action, and MAGA influencers, suggesting a pattern of opaque political involvement. The article implies Superfeed’s operations may lack transparency, especially given its leadership’s entanglement in controversial political maneuvers.
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Jeff DeWit’s LinkedIn profile lists him as Superfeed’s CEO, aligning with his role in the bribery audio.
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Superfeed’s apps for Turning Point entities and GOP figures indicate a deep integration with conservative political networks, raising questions about its financial and operational transparency.
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No direct evidence ties Superfeed’s corporate actions to the bribery attempt, but its association with DeWit fuels suspicion.
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Credibility: The bribery allegation against DeWit is credible due to the leaked audio and his resignation from the Arizona GOP chair position following the scandal. However, Superfeed’s direct involvement remains circumstantial—its guilt by association with DeWit is plausible but not substantiated with concrete evidence of corporate misconduct in this specific incident.
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Tyler Bowyers Lies Caught on Camera
Tyler Bowyer Appointed to Arizona Board of Regents by McCain Lover Jan Brewer
Jan Brewer calls McCain “an American hero, an American icon and an Arizona treasure.” Brewer says she “spent many hours” with McCain, during which she “discovered many of the reasons that I loved him and respected him.” azcentral.com/story/opinion/
