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469: Travis Kalanick

Travis Kalanick was the CEO of Uber and for a short time was a member of Trump’s economic advisory board. He was forced out for his behavior, including bullying, harassment, and creating an environment that was markedly unprofessional. At least two women have written stories about their experience. Kalanik actually joked about Uber for women called Boob-er.

468: Dylan Howard

Dylan Howard was editor and chief content officer at The National Enquirer who became infamous for the gossip he did not print. He bought up stories with cash and an NDA to protect certain favored people, including Donald Trump. This was exposed in Ronan Farrow’s book “Catch and Kill” and landed Michael Cohen in jail.

G.O.P. F-Ups: Organizational Cover-Up, Sexual Harassment

466: Michael Ferro

Michael Ferro was Chairman of TRONC, the Chicago Tribune publishing company and a big Republican donor. He was forced out after allegations of sexual misconduct were published by Fortune magazine. Two different women recounted seeking an investment in their firms when he made physical advances on them, forcible kissing one and groping another’s breast.

G.O.P. F-Ups: Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct

464: Gordon Sondland

Gordon Sondland was appointed Envoy to the European Union by Donald Trump. He was a central figure in Trump’s first impeachment trial and testified on Trump’s behalf that there was no quid pro quo. Three women have accused him of sexual harassment and retaliation when they rejected him.

463: Eric Dudley

Eric Dudley was an Episcopal priest who left the church in 2005 because they promoted a gay man to the role of bishop. He then went on to found his own church, St.. Peter’s, in opposition to inclusion of LGBTIQA in the church. In 2018, he was forced out because he used his position to sexually abuse young men. In 2021, he opened a new church

461: Dan Clark

Dan Clark was a precinct committee officer elected to the Clark County Republican Party Bylaws and Resolutions Committee with 70% of the secret ballot vote. Those voting were well aware that he is a convicted child predator who repeatedly snuck into a fifteen-year-old girl’s bedroom, gave her alcohol, asked her to marry him despite having a restraining order against him. He was 43 at the time.

G.O.P. F-Ups: Child Endangerment, Solicitation of a Minor, Stalking/Harassment

460: Joseph Maturo

Joseph Maturo was the mayor of East Haven. He was accused by a city employee of sexually harassing her and exposing himself to her. She ended up taking medical leave. Right before the trial began, the City settled for $175,000 and lifetime medical benefits for the employee and her husband.