
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver donated the maximum contribution permitted to former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenBiden offers support to union organizing efforts Senate Democrats nix 'Plan B' on minimum wage hike Kavanaugh dismays conservatives by dodging pro-Trump election lawsuits MORE's presidential campaign, according to data from the Federal Election Commission.
Silver, who replaced longtime commissioner David Stern in 2014, donated $2,800 to the presumptive Democratic nominee's campaign last month.
Overall, Silver has donated more than $20,000 to various Democratic candidates and political action committees over the years, including former President Obama's reelection campaign and Sen. Cory BookerCory BookerObama says reparations 'justified' Congressional Black Caucus unveils '100 Day Plan' Menendez reintroduces corporate diversity bill MORE's (D-N.J.) presidential campaign in 2019.
The news drew the ire of some Republicans, including Sen. Josh HawleyJoshua (Josh) David HawleyFive takeaways from CPAC 2021 CPAC, all-in for Trump, is not what it used to be Sunday shows preview: 2024 hopefuls gather at CPAC; House passes coronavirus relief; vaccine effort continues MORE (Mo.), who has criticized the NBA over its business in China, and Donald Trump
Donald TrumpSacha Baron Cohen calls out 'danger of lies, hate and conspiracies' in Golden Globes speech Sorkin uses Abbie Hoffman quote to condemn Capitol violence: Democracy is 'something you do' Ex-Trump aide Pierson planning run for Congress MORE Jr.
Of course he did. Now will Silver and the @NBA take the pledge to be #slavefree? https://t.co/eIA3EVkiug
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) July 23, 2020
The @NBA’s commissioner, who’s completely in bed with China, backs #BeijingBiden. Makes sense. Wonder if Hunter’s getting a cut like he usually does?
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 23, 2020
Adam Silver Gives Max Donation to Biden Campaign – OutKick https://t.co/WlU4BkKmAa