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The media world is abuzz with the news of James O’Keefe’s resignation from Project Veritas, which has come as a surprise to many. During a 45-minute speech bidding farewell to his staff, O’Keefe revealed that he was forced out by the company’s board of directors, despite being its founder. O’Keefe’s speech was made available online today and explains his departure from Project Veritas.
During his speech, O’Keefe disclosed that he had terminated a board member who had a different perspective on fundraising. He further added that the board attempted to terminate him while he was en route to Nashville. O’Keefe also hinted at launching a fresh project, as he stated that he is far from finished and that his upcoming venture will have a distinct name.
BREAKING: Project Veritas has lost 100,000 followers in 5 hours.
This has to be some sort of record. RIP Project Veritas. pic.twitter.com/M2c8djYMv6
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 20, 2023
BREAKING VIDEO: James O'Keefe addresses Project Veritas staff as he exits from the organization he founded following a high-profile board dispute. "Our mission continues on. I'm not done. The mission will perhaps take on a new name…" pic.twitter.com/0fZov5AXa3
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) February 20, 2023
O'Keefe: "A former board member told me 10 years ago, Project Veritas will never be stopped from the outside. It will only be because we stopped ourselves… We find ourselves in that situation today, where I have been stripped of my authority as CEO and removed from the board." pic.twitter.com/LYto6Py2cl
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) February 20, 2023
James O'Keefe explains the events that led to the board at Project Veritas forcing him out: He fired a member of the board who disagreed with him about fundraising and that they tried to fire him while he was on a plane. pic.twitter.com/gtEcekqS4E
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) February 20, 2023
It appears that the board of directors at Project Veritas underestimated the backlash they would face from the public after ousting O’Keefe. Within a mere five hours of the news of his forced resignation being released, the organization has seen a substantial drop of 100,000 followers on Twitter. This situation is still unfolding, and there are numerous individuals attempting to comprehend the events that have transpired.
The news of O’Keefe’s departure has sparked a debate about the future of Project Veritas and its mission. Many of the organization’s supporters are concerned that the board of directors may have made a mistake in their decision to remove O’Keefe. Others are hopeful that the new leadership will be able to continue O’Keefe’s mission and keep Project Veritas alive.
We have yet to see what happens next for Project Veritas and James O’Keefe. O’Keefe has promised to start a new venture and many are eager to see what he will do next. In the meantime, Project Veritas is left with the task of rebuilding its reputation and regaining the trust of its followers. Whatever happens, it is sure to be an interesting story to follow.
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