Billionaire David Koch, Who Used His Wealth to Reshape U.S. Politics, Dies at 79

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David Koch, the billionaire libertarian who gave more than $1 billion to charitable causes but was better known for using his money to reshape U.S. politics, died Friday. He was 79 years old.

His family released a statement Friday saying, “While we mourn the loss of our hero, we remember his iconic laughter, insatiable

curiosity, and gentle heart.” According to a statement from Koch Industries Inc., Mr. Koch fought various illnesses over many years.

 

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Rest In Peace!! A great American!!

The question is what would life after death be like for David Koch?

Rediculous so what political change did he accomplish?

Good riddance. Let’s hope his brother follows soon too! These men are evil in the things they have pushed for (and mostly got) in our government, so I have no empathy/ sympathy for either!

This comments are so insensitive and 100% completely false, it is so sad

RIP. Amen

Please stop calling a man who used government bribes to get his way a libertarian.

It's an appointment we all have to keep.

RINO

hasanminhaj

I want to see the death certificate

We fight over everything but we cannot fight off death. We will all get out turn to sleep everlasting.

I did not Always agree with you Sir, but Rest In Eternal Peace!

Even money does not help you in the end.

Could I please get the 2 for 1 special?

What a loss.

The foundations of billionaires dead over a century ago still influence US policy

May His Precious Soul Rest in Peace.

'reshape U.S. politics'? I think you mean 'destroy democracy.' That's what he's done, while wrecking the natural environment.

David will be missed!

Insert ghoulish left wing mental patient cackling

Bloomberg, Steyer, Soros aren't polical? They stoke mass martyr complex not altruism.

How much did his billion save him on taxes and trips in the name of charity-10 billion?

Wait, men in their 70’s die? It would be crazy to elect men as President that old!

he also advocated for the destruction of the St johns River near Jacksonville, FL so his Geogia pacific paper company could dump waste in it.

RIP man of God!!!

And with the many good things he did, there is no more appropriate symbol of his accomplishments than the Amazon rainforest dying thanks in no small part to his efforts

Good

To the haters on here: if you, or a loved one or a friend has been treated for cancer at just about any major cancer center in the last 20 years, that treatment most likely happened at a center receiving substantial support from David Koch.

Unfortunate that trolls don't do their homework to understand what he contibuted to Sloan Kettering and cultural charities. Ignorance is indeed bliss for so many that simply follow their political playbook without any perspective.

Imagine a lot of politicians diehards Lose money today.

No great loss for middle class Americans

Don't let the door hit you.

Honest headline.

“Used his money to reshape politics,” also known as legalized bribery.

Pls stop uplifting this evil man

Bye

“charitable causes” doing a lot of work here

Hmmm🧐🧐

Did he die from drowning in all the tears he caused?

Wow these comments. Sad. Yes everyone has different views but openly laughing as if you yourself will defy death one day. Just sad

Burn in hell, David.

Liberals are the cruelest people. These comments are a sad testament to the state of our nation. You are rude

Last line you made an error. It should read, ‘He was a bellend’.

All that money & poor oral hygiene that is why he had those dentures same as Trump.

'Charitable causes' like climate denial and starting think thanks whose sole purpose is crushing accessible healthcare and supports to vulnerable Americans? How do the people who work at this rag sleep at night pushing such utter garbage.

Reshape is right!

Maybe his open borders policy WAS A LIE to destroy America Maybe everything was a lie CHILDREN’S CHARITIES THAT REFUSE TO BE AUDITED.... that’s not charity work

byebitch

Good riddance

Rest In Peace 🙏

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