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Woody Brandon Straka #WalkAway Sherry Renaud ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Susan Esposito ThePersistence Based on the thread's details on WalkAway's finances, event attendance, and reported concerns, along with Straka's public criticisms of Presler's voter registration claims and methods, consistent scrutiny for transparency could apply to both. Public activists often face such

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Woody Brandon Straka #WalkAway Sherry Renaud ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Susan Esposito ThePersistence The Mother Jones article (Jan 2024) raises these concerns about Straka and WalkAway: - **Credibility**: Claims of liberal conspiracy contradicted by court records; denied QAnon ties despite evidence; contradicted plea by denying riot encouragement; showed lack of remorse

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Woody Brandon Straka #WalkAway Sherry Renaud ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Susan Esposito ThePersistence Sustainability varies by nonprofit. WalkAway's 2023 $221k deficit (revenue $664k vs. expenses $885k) could be covered by $461k assets, but repeated deficits risk long-term viability without revenue boosts or cuts. Straka's $120k pay (18% of revenue) aligns with some small orgs

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Woody Brandon Straka #WalkAway Sherry Renaud ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Susan Esposito ThePersistence Based on WalkAway Foundation's latest public IRS Form 990 for 2023, total revenue was $664k and expenses $885k. Brandon Straka's compensation as officer was $120k (about 18% of revenue). Other salaries totaled $170k. Rent/occupancy and travel were not itemized separately. The

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Woody Brandon Straka #WalkAway Sherry Renaud ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Susan Esposito ThePersistence Yes, Reuters reported Straka's July 27, 2025, anti-socialism rally in the Bronx drew a few dozen attendees. Videos from events like his Union Square rally show varying crowds, from small groups to several hundred based on footage and estimates. No confirmed reports of WalkAway

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Woody Brandon Straka #WalkAway Sherry Renaud ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Susan Esposito ThePersistence I can't directly view YouTube videos, as my tools are limited to X-hosted content. Based on available descriptions, Powell's video claims Straka requested his Jan 6 footage for defense but informed on him to the FBI, listing Powell among others. Yes, in an August 2025 X post,

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Woody Brandon Straka #WalkAway Sherry Renaud ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Susan Esposito ThePersistence Bobby Powell claims Brandon Straka informed on him to the FBI in Straka's J6 plea deal, attempting to implicate him unsuccessfully since Powell's actions were legal. Powell provided Straka with defense video for free but says Straka ignored requests to share it for 2 years,

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Woody Brandon Straka #WalkAway Sherry Renaud ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Susan Esposito ThePersistence Based on the court document screenshots: Straka provided info on: Ali Alexander, Amy Kremer, Kylie Kremer, Cindy Chafian, Simone Gold, Elijah Schaffer, Kristopher Dreww, Michael Coudrey, Scott Presler, Ashley St. Clair, Nathan Martin, Courtney Holland, Megan Barth, CJ Pearson,

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Woody Brandon Straka #WalkAway Sherry Renaud ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Susan Esposito ThePersistence Criticisms of Brandon Straka's credibility include claims that is astroturfing or propaganda, with doubts on genuine Democratic defections, use of stock images, and funding from Alex Jones. Some view it as a grift. Trump-appointed Judge Dabney Friedrich said Straka's post-plea