Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati, United States

The Cincinnati Reds are a professional baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio that competes in Major League Baseball as a member of the National League. They are one of the oldest and most storied franchises in professional baseball.

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Minimal Political Funding and Lobbying Activity

The Cincinnati Reds exhibited minimal political engagement during the 2024 cycle, contributing only $3,294 with no reported lobbying or outside spending. This minimal involvement indicates a lack of active financial support for political agendas that might fuel authoritarian or fascist policies.

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06

2025

Minimal Political Funding and Lobbying Activity
29.42

The Cincinnati Reds exhibited minimal political engagement during the 2024 cycle, contributing only $3,294 with no reported lobbying or outside spending. This minimal involvement indicates a lack of active financial support for political agendas that might fuel authoritarian or fascist policies.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 27

The Cincinnati Reds' political contributions have been very low ($3,294) and they have reported no lobbying or outside spending in the 2024 cycle. From an anti-fascist perspective, this limited financial involvement minimizes the possibility of indirectly supporting authoritarian agendas. Although any political contribution carries potential influence, the negligible amount here suggests a largely neutral to positive stance against channeling resources to undemocratic practices.

Cincinnati Reds Profile: Summary • OpenSecrets
OCT

01

2020

Reds' Owner Political Donations Fuel Republican Agenda
-31.72

Bob Castellini, the owner of the Cincinnati Reds, donated approximately $161,500 to Republican causes during the 2019-2020 election cycle, a move that many critics argue supports the financing of authoritarian policies and the rise of far‑right influence in US politics.
-50

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 27

The substantial donations from Reds' owner Bob Castellini, including a $70,000 contribution to the Republican National Committee and other funds to pro-Republican causes, indicate active financial support to political entities that foster authoritarian practices. This political behavior aligns with concerns over corporate complicity in bolstering far‑right and fascist agendas.

Reds, Bengals and FC Cincinnati owners donate to Republican causes
OCT

01

2020

Cincinnati Reds Owner Political Donations to Republican Causes
-44.41

In the 2019-2020 election cycle, Cincinnati Reds owner Bob Castellini contributed over $161,500 to Republican causes, including significant donations to the Republican National Committee, directly supporting candidates and policies aligned with authoritarian and far-right principles.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 27

The donation by Reds owner Bob Castellini underscores the involvement of the Cincinnati Reds' leadership in channeling significant funds toward Republican causes. Such contributions, including a $70,000 donation to the Republican National Committee, are viewed as bolstering authoritarian interests and undermining democratic processes. This political contribution directly supports figures and initiatives aligned with authoritarian practices, revealing the complicity of sports ownership in facilitating policies that contribute to the rise of authoritarianism.

Reds, Bengals and FC Cincinnati owners donate to Republican causes
OCT

27

2016

Cincinnati Reds Political Contributions and Influence
-17.13

During the 2016 election cycle, top executive Robert Castellini of the Cincinnati Reds made significant political contributions totaling over $638,000 to various political committees and super PACs. These donations, largely directed toward GOP-aligned groups and committees that help maintain a political status quo, have raised concerns about corporate complicity in fostering authoritarian policies.
-40

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 27

The article details that Robert Castellini, a key figure at the Cincinnati Reds, contributed nearly $640,000 during the 2016 cycle to various political entities. Many of these contributions went to GOP-aligned super PACs and committees, which from an anti-fascist perspective are seen as instruments supporting policies that could erode democratic norms. The magnitude and nature of these donations reflect a willingness to leverage corporate influence in political processes, aligning with concerns over corporate support for authoritarian agendas.

Major League Baseball owners are big league political donors - CREW
OCT

01

2016

Cincinnati Reds Political Donations by Executive Owner
-23.39

Executive owner Robert Castellini of the Cincinnati Reds contributed over $600,000 during the 2016 election cycle to various Republican campaigns and Super PACs. These donations signal a significant political engagement by a key corporate figure, raising concerns about corporate complicity in bolstering authoritarian agendas.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 27

The article outlines that executive owner Robert Castellini donated over $600,000 to support Republican presidential and congressional candidates. Such targeted political contributions suggest an effort to sway political processes in favor of ideologies that may align with authoritarian agendas, thus enhancing corporate complicity.

Some MLB owners have given massive donations to politicians — here are the biggest
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Executive Political Engagement

April 27

The involvement of Robert Castellini as an executive actively channeling personal wealth into political donations underscores a deep engagement in political processes. His actions illustrate how executive leadership can leverage financial influence to shape political outcomes, potentially undermining democratic norms.

Some MLB owners have given massive donations to politicians — here are the biggest