Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam, are among President Trump’s most prolific backers.
By Michelle Ye Hee Lee Michelle Ye Hee Lee National political enterprise and accountability reporter covering money and influence in politics Email Bio Follow March 1 at 5:09 PM Sheldon Adelson, a billionaire casino magnate and one of the Republican Party’s most prolific financiers, is undergoing treatments for cancer, his company confirmed Friday.
Still, Sheldon Adelson’s ailing health raises questions about how Miriam’s growing influence may affect the family’s giving, those familiar with the couple’s political donations said. Under Trump, the Adelsons have achieved some long-held goals, including seeing the U.S. Embassy in Israel moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Late last year, President Trump awarded the highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to Miriam Adelson. Critics blasted the decision, questioning her qualifications for the award and whether her selection was related to her status as one of the GOP’s wealthiest backers.
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