Noah Lanard

Noah Lanard

@nlanard.bsky.social

Reporter at Mother Jones. Previously @washingtonian and freelancing from Mexico City. Now New York.

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Clara Jeffery
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Experts say an Arizona land investment company closely tied to Nevada Republican David Flippo is “batshit” and a “huge red flag.” The company targeted fellow conservatives, then spent lavishly on Flippo’s behalf ow.ly/nXl55100aAy yet another banger by @nlanard.bsky.social

ow.lyExperts say land venture linked to David Flippo is “batshit” and a “huge red flag”The Nevada Republican benefited from hundreds of thousands of dollars of political donations tied to a dubious Arizona company in which he claims to have a seven-figure stake.
Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

New: I spoke to experts about a land venture closely tied to Nevada Republican David Flippo. Here's what they said: “Insanity.” “A huge red flag.” “Feasibility is zero.” “A batshit crazy-ass idea.” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comExperts say land venture linked to David Flippo is “batshit” and a “huge red flag”The Nevada Republican benefited from hundreds of thousands of dollars of political donations tied to a dubious Arizona company in which he claims to have a seven-figure stake.
Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

New: A 20-year-old conservative loaned most of her savings to an Arizona land venture. When it came due, the founder said he needed new investors to pay her off. Then he co-founded a company that has close ties to Nevada Republican David Flippo. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comExperts say land venture linked to David Flippo is “batshit” and a “huge red flag”The Nevada Republican benefited from hundreds of thousands of dollars of political donations tied to a dubious Arizona company in which he claims to have a seven-figure stake.

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Daniel Schulman
@danielschulman.bsky.social

Nevada congressional candidate David Flippo is deeply tied to a land development venture experts say is "bat shit" and a "huge red flag." New from @nlanard.bsky.social:

motherjones.comExperts say land venture linked to David Flippo is “batshit” and a “huge red flag”The Nevada Republican benefited from hundreds of thousands of dollars of political donations tied to a dubious Arizona company in which he claims to have a seven-figure stake.
Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

Some key points from this investigation: -David Flippo's biggest known asset is a company that resembles SEC criteria for a likely "scam" -He appeared to represent its interests at pitch meetings -The company and co-founders spent lavishly on his behalf www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comDavid Flippo has close ties to accused fraudster whose company spent lavishly on his behalfArizona Land Reserve, which the Nevada Republican listed as one of his biggest assets on his financial disclosure, cut $50,000 checks to conservative groups that endorsed him.

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Philip Bump
@pbump.com

If you praise the Confederacy, everyone knows what you're doing. If you praise Rhodesia, though, you still get that little frisson of naughtiness, the little tingle of rebelliousness that can power you through the drudgery of your eight-hour shift at your dad's car dealership.

motherjones.comHow a defunct white supremacist state became a cult favorite on the RightFrom battleground candidates to Elon Musk, Republicans can't stop posting wistfully about Rhodesia.

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Daniel Schulman
@danielschulman.bsky.social

Huge scoop by @nlanard.bsky.social David Flippo's financial disclosure reveals his deep ties to a company, co-founded by an alleged fraudster, that cut $50K checks to GOP groups that endorsed Flippo ahead of the Nevada primary. And that's just the start! www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comDavid Flippo has close ties to accused fraudster whose company spent lavishly on his behalfArizona Land Reserve, which the Nevada Republican listed as one of his biggest assets on his financial disclosure, cut $50,000 checks to conservative groups that endorsed him.
Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

A person listed in FEC records as a major donor to David Flippo’s campaign told Mother Jones they did not donate anything to Flippo—let alone the thousands of dollars attributed to them. That “suggests very serious campaign finance violations." www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comDavid Flippo has close ties to accused fraudster whose company spent lavishly on his behalfArizona Land Reserve, which the Nevada Republican listed as one of his biggest assets on his financial disclosure, cut $50,000 checks to conservative groups that endorsed him.
Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

New: David Flippo’s largest known asset is in a company co-founded by an accused fraudster. The firm and its associates have funneled hundreds of thousands to Flippo’s campaign and pro-Flippo groups. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comDavid Flippo has close ties to accused fraudster whose company spent lavishly on his behalfArizona Land Reserve, which the Nevada Republican listed as one of his biggest assets on his financial disclosure, cut $50,000 checks to conservative groups that endorsed him.
Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

The original explanation was that his staff made a mistake by falsely claiming he had a Bronze Star with valor. Then he and his campaign were asked about Flippo himself wearing a hat on numerous occasions that suggested he earned the award. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comDavid Flippo blamed staff for exaggerating his military record. His own hat tells a different story.The Nevada Republican sported V-shaped emblems that signify a valor award next to a Bronze Star. Flippo never received a Bronze Star for valor.
Noah Lanard
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I asked Flippo's campaign about the V-shaped emblems on Tuesday. They did not respond. The hat was first written about here by Nevada News nevadanewsandviews.com/two-valor-pi...

nevadanewsandviews.comTwo Valor Pins, One Valor Award: The Hat David Flippo Stopped Wearing After His Bronze Star Claims Unraveled - Nevada News and ViewsDavid Flippo wore the same hat for his whole campaign. On it sat his Bronze Star pin. Right next to it sat two Valor devices, small "V" pins that signal
Noah Lanard
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After it was reported last week that David Flippo's campaign falsely claimed he received a Bronze Star with valor, Flippo said his staff made the mistakes. The problem? For years, Flippo wore a hat that suggested he earned the award. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comDavid Flippo blamed staff for exaggerating his military record. His own hat tells a different story.The Nevada Republican sported V-shaped emblems that signify a valor award next to a Bronze Star. Flippo never received a Bronze Star for valor.
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Noah Lanard
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This is from a photo from Flippo's own website that clearly shows two V-shaped emblems next to his Bronze Star. Those emblems are used to signify military awards earned with valor.

Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

After it was reported last week that David Flippo's campaign falsely claimed he received a Bronze Star with valor, Flippo said his staff made the mistakes. The problem? For years, Flippo wore a hat that suggested he earned the award. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comDavid Flippo blamed staff for exaggerating his military record. His own hat tells a different story.The Nevada Republican sported V-shaped emblems that signify a valor award next to a Bronze Star. Flippo never received a Bronze Star for valor.
Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

“The clearest example of that is George Santos.” Why David Flippo’s failure to file financial disclosures is raising red flags for campaign finance experts. Previously unreported records add new questions about major loans he has reported to his campaign. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comThe mysterious millions powering a Nevada Republican’s bid for CongressDavid Flippo, who has reported funneling nearly $2.5 million to his campaigns, has repeatedly failed to file financial disclosure forms since 2023.

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Daniel Schulman
@danielschulman.bsky.social

David Flippo has reported funneling millions of his own money into his congressional campaigns. @nlanard.bsky.social reviewed loan and financing statements that raise questions about the Nevada Republican's personal and campaign finances www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comThe mysterious millions powering a Nevada Republican’s bid for CongressDavid Flippo, who has reported funneling nearly $2.5 million to his campaigns, has repeatedly failed to file financial disclosure forms since 2023.
Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

New: Nevada GOP congressional candidate David Flippo has failed to file legally required financial disclosures for years. Previously unreported records raise many questions about the nearly $2.5 million he has reported putting into his campaigns. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comThe mysterious millions powering a Nevada Republican’s bid for CongressDavid Flippo, who has reported funneling nearly $2.5 million to his campaigns, has repeatedly failed to file financial disclosure forms since 2023.
Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

Close associates of Anthony Constantino have been accused or found guilty of kidnapping and stealing money from a youth baseball league. He's also called AOC a "fake bitch" in Spanish and rapped about Mamdani's "boy Osama." He may soon be heading to Congress. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comThe bizarre backstory of the Trump-endorsed sticker mogul who could be headed to Congress“We can’t recall ever meeting a more unsuitable candidate,” one paper said of Anthony Constantino.
Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

Constantino emerged on the national scene after building a massive Trump sign atop his NY sticker factory in 2024. Since then, he's gifted Trump a larger than life statue and released his Baby Shark-like Trump anthem. So far, the plan is working. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comThe bizarre backstory of the Trump-endorsed sticker mogul who could be headed to Congress“We can’t recall ever meeting a more unsuitable candidate,” one paper said of Anthony Constantino.

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Kevin M. Kruse
@kevinmkruse.bsky.social

I'm so used to stories about middle-aged Republican men dating women in their late teens that the part that really tripped me up was a congressman confusing "libel" and "slander"

Noah Lanard@nlanard.bsky.social

New: I asked Florida GOP Rep. Cory Mills if he dated a 19-year-old as a member of Congress in his 40s. His response, in part: "[A]dults are entitled to date in their attempt to find their person. Sometimes you get lucky and find that immediately, but many are not so blessed."

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James West
@jamespwest.bsky.social

Florida Rep. Cory Mills has Trump’s “complete and total” endorsement. He also has: 🚩 Accusations of stolen valor 🚩 A restraining order from an ex 🚩 A massive House Ethics investigation 🚩 More Now @nlanard.bsky.social reports that the scandal-plagued Republican might actually lose his primary.

motherjones.comOne of Congress’ most scandal-plagued Republicans may be about to lose his primaryFlorida's Cory Mills has been accused of stolen valor, was subject to a restraining order, and is reportedly under investigation by the Justice Department. He also has Donald Trump's "Complete and…
Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

New: I asked Florida GOP Rep. Cory Mills if he dated a 19-year-old as a member of Congress in his 40s. His response, in part: "[A]dults are entitled to date in their attempt to find their person. Sometimes you get lucky and find that immediately, but many are not so blessed."

Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

Mills' Florida primary is tomorrow. He has also been accused of stolen valor and placed under a restraining order after an ex-girlfriend accused him of threatening to potentially share explicit videos recorded during their relationship. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comOne of Congress’ most scandal-plagued Republicans may be about to lose his primaryFlorida's Cory Mills has been accused of stolen valor, was subject to a restraining order, and is reportedly under investigation by the Justice Department. He also has Donald Trump's "Complete and Tot...

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Samantha Michaels
@samanthamichaels.bsky.social

You know the ICE officer who killed someone in Maine and was then accused by two ex-wives of abuse? Turns out he was likely eligible to skip a significant portion of training after ICE hired him, due to a policy change under this administration. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comWhat ICE should have known when it hired David BrouilletteThe officer who killed a young father in Maine had been accused of abuse by two ex-wives. He was also eligible to skip weeks of training in Georgia.

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Clara Jeffery
@clarajeffery.bsky.social

1/ Had ICE done even a tiny bit of background checking, they never would have* hired the agent who gunned down a young dad in front of his 3 yo. A deep, deep dive from @nlanard.bsky.social @samanthamichaels.bsky.social @hurwitz.bsky.social *should have www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comWhat ICE should have known when it hired David BrouilletteThe officer who killed a young father in Maine had been accused of abuse by two ex-wives. He was also eligible to skip weeks of training in Georgia.
Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

We spoke with former friends and family of the ICE officer who reportedly killed Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine. Court records show how ICE gave a lifeline to a man who'd been accused of abuse by two ex-wives before becoming "voluntarily underemployed." www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comWhat ICE should have known when it hired David BrouilletteThe officer who killed a young father in Maine had been accused of abuse by two ex-wives. He was also eligible to skip weeks of training in Georgia.
Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

Before ICE hired David Brouillette, he'd been working in real estate with so little success that a judge called him "voluntarily underemployed." Before that, he was allegedly fired as a *volunteer* firefighter for threatening to punch his boss in the face.

Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

In 2024, Trump surged among Latino voters in California's Central Valley. Now a key House primary pits a Bernie and AOC backed college prof vs a moderate state legislator supported by the DCCC and pro-Israel spending. Here's what it looks like on the ground. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

motherjones.comA Bernie-backed community college professor fights for the soul of the Democratic PartyIn California’s Central Valley, Randy Villegas is hoping to win back Latino voters who cast ballots for Trump.

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Mother Jones
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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has reportedly resigned from Congress right before the Ethics Committee was to announce sanctions against her. As @nlanard.bsky.social reported last week, Rep. Cory Mill is STILL hanging on despite facing a staggering number of scandals.

motherjones.comTwo congressmen resigned after accusations of misconduct against women. Another remains.Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) appears set on staying in Congress as he battles a litany of scandals.
Noah Lanard
@nlanard.bsky.social

After Trump's threat that a "whole civilization will die tonight," I asked the White House about concerns Trump is considering using nuclear weapons. They directed me to Trump's post. Their follow-up stated: "Only the President knows where things stand and what he will do."

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Jacob Rosenberg
@jacobrosenberg.bsky.social

Hey, I'm a Features Editor at New York Mag now. I'll be working on a mix of stuff, with a focus on news and politics. (You can pitch me, or belittle me, at the email in my bio.)