John Weaver is a long-time Republican consultant who was one of the founders of The Lincoln Project, a successful PAC dedicated to fighting Trump. He also sent inappropriate sexual messages to people on social media, promising mentorship and career advantages to men in exchange for sex. He also sent messages to children, grooming them for future relationships. Twenty-one men came forward with allegations that he had sexually harassed them. He resigned.
- Axios: John Weaver, Lincoln Project co-founder, acknowledges “inappropriate” messages
- New York Times: 21 Men Accuse Lincoln Project Co-Founder of Online Harassment
Arizona Daily Star
Tucson, Arizona · Friday, February 12, 2021