Conservative Operatives Infiltrate Progressive Groups: A Deep Dive Into the Undercover Operation
Conservative Operatives Infiltrate Progressive Groups in Undercover Operation
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A young couple, Beau Maier and Sofia LaRocca, posed as idealistic Democrats at a Democratic primary debate in Las Vegas in February 2020. However, their presence was part of an undercover operation by conservatives to infiltrate progressive groups, political campaigns, and the offices of Democratic and moderate Republican officials during the 2020 election cycle.
Using large campaign donations and cover stories, the operatives aimed to gather information that could sabotage the reputations of individuals and organizations considered threats to a hard-right agenda advanced by President Donald J. Trump. The operation involved a former British spy, Richard Seddon, connected to security contractor Erik Prince, and wealthy heiress Susan Gore, among others.
The goal of the operation was to penetrate local and national Democratic political circles for long-term intelligence gathering and collect damaging information on moderate Republicans. The operatives used spycraft to manipulate the politics of several states, including Wyoming, Colorado, and Arizona.
The couple’s actions raised suspicions among political activists and politicians who had interacted with them. Some were shocked to learn of their true agenda, while others regretted their involvement in helping the couple gain access to political circles in the West.
The operation involved making large campaign donations to gain access to elite political circles, including the Democratic National Committee events in Las Vegas and a Washington, D.C., fundraiser. The couple’s donations opened doors for them into exclusive political events and allowed them to interact with key figures in the Democratic Party.
The couple’s sudden disappearance right before the November election raised questions about their true intentions. It was later revealed that they had not left the country as claimed but were working on a business venture importing ammunition from overseas.
In a surprising turn of events, the couple got married in Big Horn, Wyo., with Beau Maier’s uncle, conservative commentator Glenn Beck, delivering a wedding toast. The operation highlighted the lengths to which ultraconservative Republicans were willing to go to gain an advantage in the political landscape.
The story sheds light on the tactics used by political operatives to manipulate and influence the political process, raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral system and the need for transparency in campaign finance.
