Arabella - by Scott Walter

About the Book

"While figures like George Soros, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg are known for their hefty political donations, few Americans have heard of Arabella Advisors. Even more powerful than these standalone billionaires, Arabella is a secretive "dark money" operation that channels megadonor funds into leftist political causes via pop-up groups designed to look like innocent grassroots outfits. The sheer quantity of money that has flowed through Arabella's channels is staggering. In the 2020 election cycle, Arabella's nonprofits took in $2.4 billion, more than the fundraising of the Democratic and Republican National Committees combined. In the 2022 election cycle, Arabella's fundraising rose to $3 billion. In this book, Scott Walter reveals the major role that Arabella has played in battles over Supreme Court nominations, abortion, women's sports, school discipline, Medicare for All, environmental policies, fake local news outlets, "Zuck Bucks" that manipulate election offices, and much more. This mountain of money and influence aimed at transforming America explains why even left-leaning major media are alarmed. Arabella is "the indisputable heavyweight of Democratic dark money," warns the Atlantic. A "dark-money behemoth," says Politico. An "opaque network," says the New York Times, that funnels "hundreds of millions of dollars through a daisy chain of groups supporting Democrats and progressive causes." Citizens from across the political spectrum will be shocked to learn how Arabella has covertly developed the darkest of "dark money" networks"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Exposes Arabella Advisors as a major "dark money" operation that channels billions into progressive causes through opaque networks and deceptive grassroots groups, revealing its significant influence on U.S. politics and its far-reaching impact on issues from Supreme Court nominations to election manipulation.

Ever heard of Arabella Advisors? Probably not. And that's strange, since they've done a lot to destroy the world you grew up in. You should know, so read this book.

--Tucker Carlson

While billionaires like George Soros, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett are well known as left-wing megadonors transforming the country's politics, few Americans know about Arabella Advisors, a "dark money" operation that channels much of this money into particular causes via pop-up groups designed to look like grassroots outfits. Citizens across the spectrum will be shocked to learn how Arabella's empire secretly operates using arrangements that produce the darkest of "dark money."

Thanks to the author and his colleagues at the Capital Research Center, which first exposed Arabella, even the mainstream press have begun to report on this scandalous story. As this book reveals, Arabella is a major player in battles over Supreme Court nominations, environmentalism, abortion, Medicare for All, fake local news outlets, "Zuck Bucks" that manipulate election offices, lawsuits brought by Democratic super-lawyer (and Steele dossier booster) Marc Elias, and much more.

The money is staggering. In the 2018 election cycle, Arabella's nonprofits took in $1.2 billion, more than double the fundraising of the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee combined. In the 2020 election cycle, Arabella's fundraising spiked to $2.4 billion.

This mountain of money explains why the left-leaning major media are alarmed. Arabella is "the indisputable heavyweight of Democratic dark money," warns the Atlantic. A "dark-money behemoth," says Politico. An "opaque network," says the New York Times, that funnels "hundreds of millions of dollars through a daisy chain of groups supporting Democrats and progressive causes."

Review Quotes

Scott Walter's eye-opening research and the insights from Capital Research Center have been instrumental in revealing the complexities of the Arabella network, its progressive affiliates, and their influential backers. This book is a crucial exposé of the myriad ways these groups interplay with left-wing 'dark money' to shape the political landscape. Essential for those seeking to understand power and money dynamics in modern politics.

--Mike Lee, US Senator (R-UT)

Scott Walter's new book, Arabella, provides a devastating exposé of Arabella Advisors, the radical left's "dark money" group made up of paid protestors and bought-and-paid-for professional activists. Fight back against the left-wing agenda--read Arabella.

--Ted Cruz, US Senator (R-TX)

Ever heard of Arabella Advisors? Probably not. And that's strange, since they've done a lot to destroy the world you grew up in. You should know, so read this book.

--Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host

How does American governance turn anti-American so often? It's because of the likes of Arabella Advisors, who pour millions into extreme-left causes, and the politicians who take their money. This book shines a light on some of the worst threats to America and freedom today--and gives Americans the information we need to fight back.

--Brooke L. Rollins, president, American First Policy Institute; former director, White House Domestic Policy Council

Scott Walter is the king of uncovering "dark money." When he writes a book about the king of the Left's dark money, I'm in. That's a must-read!

--Sharyl Attkisson, best-selling author and winner of Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards for investigative journalism

A handful of left-wing billionaires - including one who's not even an American citizen - have so much power they can demand the Democratic party do their radical bidding. As a result, riots, crime, racial and sexual grievances, attacks on the Supreme Court, and open borders dominate our politics. In Arabella, Scott Walter presents a compelling, deeply researched book that rips the mask off the billion-dollar "dark money" operation subverting America. Scott Walter and the Capital Research Center are invaluable for understanding how a web of left-wing radicals has taken over America's elections and institutions, and what must be done to stop them from destroying the country.

--Mollie Hemingway, Fox News Contributor and Senior Journalism Fellow, Hillsdale College

Scott Walter and his CRC colleagues have performed a great service. By cutting through the camouflage and propaganda they have revealed how elitist progressive mega-donors are gaming the tax system to impose on the nation their ideological rubrics.

--Newsmax

Arabella is a copiously researched book about an organization that has repeatedly pushed the envelope in its quest to propagate the progressive ideology of its cabal of billionaire donors. Scott Walter is to be commended for writing such an important exposé.

--The American Spectator

This work is an essential primer for anyone, especially policymakers and reporters, on left-wing dark-money networks. It offers a captivating and concise, yet content-dense, history of Arabella Advisors and its work with unseen political forces.

important exposé.

--The Federalist

The story . . . is the stuff of spy novels, featuring front groups that pop up seemingly overnight to promote the next left-wing cause or smear the next right-wing star, efforts to influence national elections, and mass production of propaganda.

--The Washington Free Beacon

No doubt Arabella is an important read for citizens interested or concerned about the state of American politics and social movements . . . Arabella puts faces and names to the seemingly hidden figures. It is a book that, I believe, every local, state and federal conservative legislator and politician should read (even moderate Democrats may find the read enlightening and useful).

--American Greatness

About the Author

Scott Walter is president of Capital Research Center. He served in the George W. Bush Administration as a special assistant to the president for domestic policy and was vice president at the Philanthropy Roundtable, editing Philanthropy magazine, and producing donor guidebooks on assistance to the poor, public policy research, and other topics. Walter has testified on "dark money" nonprofits to the US House and Senate, IRS, and state legislatures. He has written for and been quoted in such outlets as the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and the Chronicle of Philanthropy. A Georgetown graduate, he lives with his wife and four children in Virginia.