Sheldon Adelson Passed Away!

The Republican mega donor Sheldon Adelson died of cancer.

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We are covering the chaos at the U.S. Capitol where Trump supporters have breached the steps of the federal building. We got word that many of these rioters have stolen property from the offices of lawmakers. Six people were killed. The graphic image of a woman being rolled out to an ambulance was the result of the federal agents shooting her after they gave warning to not proceed toward a protected barrier.

It is reported that many companies are holding their wallets when it comes to donating to Republicans. In the wake of the chaos at the U.S. Capitol, many companies are going to start distancing themselves from the rhetoric of the president, conservative agitators and Republican Party leaders. If we can put more pressure on toning down the inflammatory rhetoric of some, we may be able to save our country from the brink of destruction.

Another conservative bites the dust. For many Republicans, his legacy will be missed by those who relied on him for his big pockets of money.

Sheldon Gary Adelson, the controversial casino mogul and Republican power broker passed away from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The 87-year old owner of Las Vegas Sands Entertainment was a huge supporter of Republican causes until 2020.

It was reported that Adelson had stepped down from his position as the CEO of Las Vegas Sands recently to get treated for the cancer.

Adelson bankrolled the reelection of President Donald J. Trump. 

"Mr. Adelson was the first employee of Las Vegas Sands -- "Team Member Number One" he liked to say. Today, more than 50,000 Sands team members have Dr. Adelson and the entire Adelson family in their thoughts and prayers and are grateful to have had their lives touched by a true force of nature," said the company.

Adelson donated nearly half a billion to Republicans in 2020.

Often a backer of conservative causes and Israel, Adelson gave millions to Republicans and Libertarian Party candidates. On some occasions he donated to Democrats. Usually he supports candidates that take a hardline stance in supporting the genocide of West Bank and Gaza Strip sponsored by the Israeli government.

Trump relied on Adelson's big pockets to fund his campaign. The Adelson in return wanted Trump to support Israel's hardline stance against Palestine.

Former president George W. Bush and wife Laura have said that they "mourn the passing of a friend. [Sheldon] was an American patriot and a strong supporter of Israel. Sheldon was a generous benefactor of charitable causes, especially medical research and Jewish heritage education. He will be missed by many -- none more than his beloved family."

Adelson leaves behind his wife, Miriam Adelson and their five children. Miriam born in the Mandatory Palestine is an Israeli-American physician and donor was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Trump. She married Adelson in 1991 after he divorced his first wife, Sandra.

Adelson will likely be buried in Israel. 

Adelson got into the casino business around 1989 when purchased the Sands Hotel and Casino for $128 million and is credited for helping transform Las Vegas into a top U.S. Destination for conventions and exhibitions.

Adelson opened up the Venetian Macao on the Cotal Strip, helping recreate the Las Vegas Strip in the autonomous region of China. He also opened up the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

Las Vegas in the 1980s was around 178,000 residents. In 2020, the population itself is about 700,000 residents. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the Sun Belt for now.

The coronavirus pandemic hit the city. Known for casinos and hotel resorts, the pandemic has forced the Vegas strip to cut back on large gatherings. 

Adelson felt the sting of the pandemic.