Nashville Standard

In a recent development, Senator Bill Hagerty has put forth a new bill aimed at addressing foreign interference in American elections. The proposed legislation seeks to close the loophole that allows foreign billionaires to influence U.S. elections. Senator Hagerty stated, "This week I’m introducing the Preventing Foreign interference in American Elections Act to close this foreign-influence loophole."

Highlighting the importance of actions over words in American politics, Senator Hagerty emphasized the need to monitor and regulate foreign influence in elections. He pointed out the discrepancy between statements made by Democrats regarding foreign interference and the actual flow of funds from foreign sources into U.S. election campaigns.

The issue of foreign influence in American elections was further underscored by Nancy Pelosi, who stressed the Founders' intention to protect the integrity of the electoral process from external manipulation. Recent revelations have brought to light the significant financial contributions made by Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss to influence American politics.

Wyss's sophisticated methods of channeling funds through various organizations have raised concerns about the transparency and legality of such activities. Despite laws prohibiting foreign nationals from contributing to U.S. political campaigns, Wyss managed to funnel approximately $500 million into groups supporting Democratic candidates and causes.

The New York Times detailed Wyss's intricate network of organizations that facilitated the flow of funds to advance the agendas of Democratic politicians. Wyss's sister revealed that his ultimate objective in funding U.S. elections is to reinterpret the American Constitution through a progressive lens.

Senator Hagerty's proposed legislation aims to address these concerns by prohibiting foreign nationals from engaging in election-related activities through intermediaries or conduits. The bill seeks to prevent foreign funding for voter mobilization, campaign support, and ballot measures to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.

By closing the loophole that allows foreign billionaires to influence American elections, Senator Hagerty's bill aims to uphold the principles of democracy and protect the sovereignty of U.S. elections. The proposed legislation includes safeguards to prevent abusive investigations and uphold Americans' free-speech rights while combatting foreign interference in the electoral process.