Dan Osborn halts Washington DC fundraiser amid controversy surrounding Dana Chasin’s appearance in Jeffrey Epstein legal documents

A high-profile Washington, DC fundraiser for Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn has been unexpectedly canceled following revelations linking one of the event’s main donors to the Jeffrey Epstein files.

The cancellation underscores the growing scrutiny around political fundraising and the potential risks of association with donors under investigation for alleged misconduct.

According to an email from Osborn’s campaign sent to the Daily Mail just before 2:30 PM on Tuesday, the event would no longer take place.

The campaign has not clarified whether the decision came before or after media inquiries regarding the donor’s involvement.

Controversial Donor Sparks Cancellation

Dana Chasin, a Rockefeller heir and former policy advisor for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, was set to headline the fundraiser.

The event was also expected to feature former Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind and Democratic donors Blake Biles, Laura Sessums, and Mary Pavel, who has contributed to candidates across party lines.

In a statement to the press, Osborn’s campaign said, “This event has been cancelled. Anyone who hurt kids or engaged in other illegal activity needs to be arrested and prosecuted.”

Chasin’s name appears in documents released last month by the US Department of Justice, which detail allegations from a survivor of Epstein’s abuse.

According to these documents, the survivor claimed that Chasin was involved in facilitating travel that led to sexual abuse when the survivor was just 15, including separate encounters with Ghislaine Maxwell.

Osborn Demands Accountability

Osborn has been vocal about the need to prosecute anyone named in the Epstein files, regardless of political affiliation.

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On his social media account X (formerly Twitter), he stated, “We need to arrest and prosecute anyone from the Epstein files who hurt kids.

I don’t care if they’re Democrats or Republicans or Presbyterians or whatever. Politics be damned. Punish anyone who hurt kids.”

He has also emphasized that Ghislaine Maxwell should be returned to maximum-security prison, reinforcing his position that justice must be served for all those involved in child abuse networks.

Political and Financial Implications

Federal Election Commission records show that Chasin contributed $3,300 directly to Osborn’s campaign, while also donating over $80,000 to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee during this election cycle.

She has also maxed out contributions to several vulnerable House and Senate candidates nationwide.

The cancellation of the fundraiser places Osborn in a delicate position.

He is running as an independent, supported largely by Democratic donors, and is challenging incumbent Republican Senator Pete Ricketts.

The situation illustrates the difficult balance candidates must maintain when their backers come under public scrutiny.

What’s Next?

It remains uncertain whether Osborn will attempt to reschedule the DC fundraiser with different donors or pivot to smaller, more private events.

Observers are watching closely to see if Democratic donors implicated in Epstein-related allegations face additional withdrawals or public backlash.

Chasin has not been charged with a crime and has yet to respond publicly to the claims, leaving the campaign navigating a tense and potentially volatile situation.

Summary

Dan Osborn’s Washington, DC fundraiser was canceled after donor Dana Chasin was linked to the Epstein files.

Chasin, a Rockefeller heir and former Clinton campaign advisor, was expected to headline the event alongside prominent Democratic donors.

Osborn has stressed the importance of prosecuting anyone involved in the Epstein files, regardless of party affiliation, while also calling for Ghislaine Maxwell to face appropriate consequences.

Chasin has financially supported Osborn’s campaign and Democratic candidates nationwide.

Osborn is running as an independent against Republican Senator Pete Ricketts, navigating the controversy while emphasizing child protection and justice.