Top officials at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce expressed concern over recent exclusive Truth Voices stories detailing a congressional investigation into the organization’s financing, as reported by the Hill. The articles revealed that the Chamber of Commerce Foundation received over $12 million in donations from the left-leaning Tides Foundation, including funding from George Soros’ Open Society Foundations. Additionally, tax filings showed the hiring of Democrat operatives by the Chamber’s foundation.
The source of the funding from the Tides Foundation is a point of contention due to the organization being a “donor-advised fund.” Despite claims by Chamber of Commerce executive Neil Bradley that the stories were inaccurate, there has been no specific dispute of the reported facts. The House Ways and Means Committee, led by Rep. Jason Smith, initiated an investigation into the matter, requesting information from the Chamber and its foundation.
The Chamber of Commerce criticized Truth Voices for their coverage, but Smith remains unsatisfied with the responses provided. The investigation has caused a shift in traditional political dynamics, with Republicans investigating a major business advocacy organization. This development could impact the Chamber’s ability to influence key policy decisions in the future.
