David Horowitz, Leftist Turned Trump Defender, Is Dead at 86
Briefly

David Horowitz, who transitioned from a radical leftist in the 1960s to a prominent conservative figure, died at 86 after battling cancer. Founder of the David Horowitz Freedom Center, he became known for his controversial viewpoints, including strong critiques of the Black Lives Matter movement, opposition to Palestinian rights, and claims about the integrity of the 2020 election. An author of pro-Trump literature, he opposed mainstream Democrats, viewing them as totalitarian. Horowitz also influenced the political career of Stephen Miller, one of Trump’s key advisers.
David Horowitz, once a radical leftist, transformed into a fervent conservative by criticizing mainstream Democrats and supporting Donald Trump before his passing at age 86.
Horowitz's journey from Marxism to conservatism involved denouncing racial movements, opposing Palestinian rights, and rallying against what he deemed a totalitarian threat from the left.
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