Democratic Senate candidates Sherrod Brown and James Talarico have reportedly headlined a high-profile New York City fundraiser hosted by celebrity jewelry designer Alexis Bittar, a prominent figure in progressive Democratic politics who has recently described the United States as a “sh–hole” and characterized the American flag as “a symbol of aggression.” The event, which featured contribution levels ranging from $500 to $27,000 and listed actor Robert De Niro among its hosts, comes amid Bittar’s outspoken criticism of the country’s direction, including remarks made in a July interview where he expressed concern for his children growing up in what he called a “sh–hole” and questioned the nation’s future. Bittar has also stated in a July 2025 Forbes interview that the American flag had become “a symbol of aggression” during Donald Trump’s presidency, lamenting its co-option by the right. His political activism includes maximum donations to support New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and serving on his transition committee, embracing the “socialist” label, and hosting a fundraiser for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, where he declared “the revolution has begun.” Bittar, whose jewelry has been worn by celebrities like Michelle Obama and Beyoncé, has also courted controversy with past marketing campaigns, including one featuring a fictional female serial killer, about whom he stated he was “always intrigued by people who kill.”
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