Staff Reports
Longtime American Conservative Union board member, Charlie Gerow, made quite the announcement last week, folks! He revealed that he’s stepping down as vice chairman of the organization. Now, why would someone do such a thing? Well, hold on to your MAGA hats because Gerow not only resigned but also called for an investigation into the group’s finances AND its chairman, Matt Schlapp. Talk about stirring the pot!
ACU vice chair resigns, calls for independent investigations into Matt Schlapp, group’s financeshttps://t.co/yzpswpuULQ
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) August 28, 2023
In a statement, Gerow expressed his deep sadness about the state of affairs within the American Conservative Union. He felt that stepping down was the only appropriate course of action, given the circumstances. And you know what? It’s a shame when a dedicated conservative like Gerow feels compelled to say goodbye to an organization he’s devoted so much time to. It makes you wonder what’s really going on behind closed doors.
There are multiple public videos of Charlie Gerow endorsing and supporting the Chairman's leadership including extended remarks at the most recent national CPAC while the organization was under attack. We took Mr. Gerow’s public comments as being truthful, and we have no reason… pic.twitter.com/VmFpXGRewe
— CPAC (@CPAC) August 25, 2023
I agree with Charlie Gerow..ACU vice chair resigns, calls for independent investigations into Matt Schlapp, group's finances – https://t.co/IhvOfUkV6e – @washtimes
— Michael Reagan (@ReaganWorld) August 28, 2023
But that’s not all, folks! Gerow also raised concerns about sexual assault allegations made against Schlapp by a Republican staffer. According to Politico, the staffer even filed a lawsuit against Schlapp. Now, I don’t know about you, but I believe in innocent until proven guilty. It’s just a shame that such baseless accusations can tarnish a conservative leader’s reputation. We must be careful not to jump to conclusions.
And guess what? The drama continues! The plaintiff in the case against Schlapp has also filed a defamation suit against Caroline Wren, who worked on Kari Lake’s campaign for Arizona governor. It seems like everyone’s getting caught up in this web of lawsuits and allegations! It’s like a soap opera, but with real-life consequences for conservatives.
Of course, the American Conservative Union had a response to Gerow’s resignation and call for an investigation. Their official Twitter account released a statement saying that Gerow’s motives were driven by personal ambition. They claimed that Gerow only decided to step down when he realized he wouldn’t be granted an additional term. Now, I’m no detective, but it seems a bit suspect that they would try to discredit Gerow like that. Maybe there’s more to this story than meets the eye.
In a surprising twist, Michael Reagan, son of President Ronald Reagan and head of the Reagan Legacy Foundation, came out in support of Gerow’s call for independent investigations. He tweeted that he agrees with Gerow, and well, if a Reagan says it, it must be true! It just goes to show that even respected conservative figures are questioning the leadership and actions within the American Conservative Union.
So, folks, buckle up because it looks like we’re in for a wild ride. What will the investigation into the American Conservative Union’s finances and Chairman Matt Schlapp uncover? Will they be able to clear their names and restore trust among conservatives? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: this story ain’t over yet!
