Defending the Republic

Sidney Powell created Defending the Republic with great fanfare in December 2020 and listed a who’s who of pro-Trump election conspiracy world on its incorporation paperwork. The group’s board originally included former Trump national security adviser Mike Flynn, his brother Joe, and QAnon enthusiast Lin Wood, a fellow Trump-connected lawyer who recently started feuding with Powell. Attorneys for Defending the Republic claim that Wood was mistakenly listed as a board member and subsequently removed from registration filings. Defending the Republic’s finances have prompted an investigation and a settlement with Florida’s charity regulator. The group paid a $10,000 fine in September 2021 as part of a settlement agreement related to its solicitation of contributions and failure to register as a charitable organization in the state. Patrick Byrne, who briefly served as Defending the Republic’s CEO, has accused Powell of pocketing funds from the group in order to pay for her defense against a billion-dollar defamation suit filed against her by Dominion Voting Systems. Headed by Sidney Powell. "Defending the Republic exists to defend and protect the important rights secured to all Americans by our Constitution and the Bill of Rights. These founding documents were written to protect citizens from the government. It is an everyday battle to secure these blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity. Your donation supports our extremely vital mission." "Contributions are not tax deductible for individuals. Regarding the deductibility of contributions to a corporation, please consult your tax advisor." "Defending The Republic Support Team"