LA Billionaire Caruso Criticized for Donations After Roe Draft

  • Caruso says he’s pro-choice and he vows $1 million PAC
  • California proposes enshrining abortion rights in constitution

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Billionaire Rick Caruso, who’s seeking to be Los Angeles mayor, is facing criticism from Planned Parenthood on past contributions to Republican lawmakers following a leaked report that signaled the Supreme Court would strike down Roe v. Wade.

In a two-page letter released Tuesday, Planned Parenthood asked Caruso to explain the almost $1 million he gave to lawmakers, including top Republican congressional leaders Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy, as well as former presidential candidate John Kasich, who all said they oppose abortion.