Koch Network Restructures: CSE Splits into FreedomWorks and Americans for Prosperity

| Importance: 9/10 | Status: confirmed

Citizens for a Sound Economy (CSE), a Koch-funded lobbying organization, splits into two strategic entities. FreedomWorks emerges from a merger with Empower America, while the educational foundation transforms into Americans for Prosperity, enabling the Koch network to expand political influence through parallel organizations.

Key Actors

David Koch Charles Koch Dick Armey Nancy Pfotenhauer Matt Kibbe Citizens for a Sound Economy FreedomWorks Americans for Prosperity Empower America

Tags

regulatory-capture corporate-influence astroturf-organizing koch-network political-infrastructure conservative-activism

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