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James O’Keefe, the founder of Project Veritas, recently released a farewell speech to the organization. In his speech, he admitted that he was stripped of his authority as CEO and removed from the board. O’Keefe also revealed the events that led to his removal, including firing a board member who disagreed with him about fundraising and the board trying to fire him while he was on a plane to Nashville.
BREAKING VIDEO: James O'Keefe addresses Project Veritas staff as he exits from the organization he founded following a high-profile board dispute. "Our mission continues on. I'm not done. The mission will perhaps take on a new name…" pic.twitter.com/0fZov5AXa3
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 20, 2023
O’Keefe also suggested that he would start a new venture, saying he’s “not done” and that his next venture will “take on a new name”. He concluded his speech with a call to action, urging his followers to continue the mission of Project Veritas.
O'Keefe: "A former board member told me 10 years ago, Project Veritas will never be stopped from the outside. It will only be because we stopped ourselves… We find ourselves in that situation today, where I have been stripped of my authority as CEO and removed from the board." pic.twitter.com/LYto6Py2cl
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) February 20, 2023
James O'Keefe explains the events that led to the board at Project Veritas forcing him out: He fired a member of the board who disagreed with him about fundraising and that they tried to fire him while he was on a plane. pic.twitter.com/gtEcekqS4E
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) February 20, 2023
The full speech was released online and quickly went viral, sparking conversations about the future of Project Veritas. Many people were shocked by the news of O’Keefe’s departure and some were concerned about the organization’s future without its founder.
In response to the news, many of O’Keefe’s supporters have come out in support of his decision to leave Project Veritas. They have expressed their admiration for O’Keefe’s courage and commitment to truth-telling and have expressed their hope that his next venture will be just as successful.
The farewell speech has also sparked conversations about the importance of transparency and accountability in organizations. Many people have argued that organizations should be held to a higher standard and that leaders should be held accountable for their actions. This is especially true in organizations like Project Veritas, which have a mission of uncovering truth and exposing corruption.
The release of O’Keefe’s farewell speech has brought attention to the inner workings of Project Veritas and has raised questions about the future of the organization. It remains to be seen what will happen next, but it is clear that O’Keefe’s departure has left a lasting impact on the organization and its mission.
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