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Seth Dillon is at the heart of Bill Ackman-Candace Owens allegations tied to Charlie Kirk. Who is he?

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Seth Dillon is at the heart of Bill Ackman-Candace Owens allegations tied to Charlie Kirk. Who is he?

Seth Dillon is a well-known figure in the world of business and media and has an estimated net worth of $6million USD in 2025

American conservative influencer and Candance Owens has alleged that billionaire investor Bill Ackman pressured Charlie Kirk to visit Israel just weeks before the right-wing political conservative activist was shot dead. Owens alleged that hedge fund manager Bill Ackman and Seth Dillon, the CEO of Babylon Bee, shared an intense lunch meeting in the Hamptons.In a social media post, Owens alleged that during this meeting, “threats were made” as part of a high-pressure “intervention” involving Ackman. She further suggested that Kirk was experiencing a change of heart regarding Israel and had even been contacted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.“I know that Charlie was offered a significant amount of money during that time… a ton of money,” Owens stated. She also mentioned reaching out to Dillon for comment on the story, but he did not respond.ALSO READ: Bill Ackman and Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon dragged into Candace Owens’ explosive Charlie Kirk scandalWho is Seth Dhillon?At the heart of Candance Owens’ allegations stand Bill Ackman and Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon — attempted to pressure Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk over his views on Israel during a private Hamptons gathering in the summer of 2024.Seth Dillon is a well-known figure in the world of business and media and has an estimated net worth of $6million USD in 2025, according to Yahoo Entertainment. Dillon’s net worth in 2025 primarily consists of earnings from his successful career in business and digital media.Live EventsSeth Dhillon is most famous for serving as the CEO of Babylon Bee, a conservative Christian news satire website. Babylon Bee is popular for publishing satirical articles on topics such as politics, religion, and current events. His leadership expanded the website’s reach through podcasts and digital productions.ALSO READ: Delta State University student was beaten, arms and legs broken? Demartravion ‘Trey’ Reed’s cousin alleges brutal attackSeth Dillon pursued his education at Palm Beach Atlantic University. During his 20s, he worked at the Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Further, he took over Babylon Bee from its founder, Adam Ford, and also co-founded a related venture, Not the Bee. Besides business, Dillon’s income comes from podcasts, public speaking, and digital investments. His event appearances reportedly add $10,000–$20,000 per booking.Babylon Bee recently made headlines when the US District Court for the Eastern District blocked California’s effort to censor political memes through AB 2839. In ruling in favor of the plaintiffs, Judge John A. Mendez stated, “California’s AB 2839 strikes at the heart of the First Amendment and fails to overcome the constitutional protections designed to safeguard the Plaintiffs’ right to free speech.He further added, “To be sure, deepfakes and artificially manipulated media arguably pose significant risks to electoral integrity, but the challenges launched by digital content on a global scale cannot be quashed through censorship or legislative fiat.”ALSO READ: Delta State University tragedy: Body of 21-year-old student found hanging from tree, classes cancelledHas Seth Dhillon responded to Owens’ allegations?No, Seth Dhillon is yet to respond to the allegations levelled by Candance Owens. But Bill Ackman has. Ackman responded on X Monday, calling the claims “totally false” and “slandered.” “At no time have I ever threatened Charlie Kirk, Turning Point or anyone associated with him,” Ackman wrote.”I have never blackmailed anyone, let alone Charlie Kirk. I have never offered Charlie or Turning Point any money in an attempt to influence Charlie’s opinion on anything.”Ackman described his interactions with Kirk as cordial and professional, noting that the meetings were part of an effort to convene a group of young conservative influencers to discuss a variety of topics, including the economy, culture, and foreign policy. Following Kirk’s death, Ackman pledged to establish a $1 million endowment for Kirk’s family and contributed to the FBI’s reward fund for information on the shooter.”Charlie believed that he had identified a number of potential Turning Point ambassadors who could launch open mic events on campus,” Ackman said.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now!
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