- Since 2016, Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss has quietly donated $208M to various left-leaning US political organizations.
- Born in Bern, 85 year-old Wyss’ wealth derives from Swiss-based medical device maker Synthes.
- A longtime resident of Wyoming, Wyss hasn’t disclosed whether he’s legally a permanent resident or US citizen.
- Federal law bars foreigners who aren’t permanent residents from donating directly to US politicians or PACs.
- As of 2019, the DC-based Wyss foundation had $2B in assets.
- Wyss’ donations were heavily directed towards defeating Trump in 2020.
