Tom Steyer shelled out $310K to Jane Fonda PAC before landing her endorsement
Tom Steyer has come under scrutiny for his financial contributions to Jane Fonda's political action committee prior to receiving her endorsement. Fonda's PAC received over $310,000 from Steyer, who is also facing criticism for paying social media influencers to promote his campaign. Despite these controversies, Fonda has publicly supported Steyer, citing his commitment to climate advocacy.
- ▪Tom Steyer donated $310,000 to Jane Fonda's PAC before securing her endorsement.
- ▪Fonda's PAC stated that Steyer is committed to fighting the fossil fuel industry and supporting climate initiatives.
- ▪Steyer's campaign has faced accusations of deceptive practices for paying influencers without clear disclosures.
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Politics exclusive Tom Steyer shelled out $310K to Jane Fonda PAC before landing her endorsement By Annie Gaus Published May 18, 2026, 9:34 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Billionaire Tom Steyer is under fire for paying boatloads of cash to Gen Z social media influencers — and also shelled out six figures to a PAC tied to Jane Fonda, one of his biggest Hollywood cheerleaders, campaign filings reveal. The legendary liberal actress is out in force for the billionaire hedge funder, rallying with Steyer at a Los Angeles campaign event on May 7 and even cutting an ad for his $130 million campaign, which has shattered spending records in a California governor’s race.
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