Among Wynn's contributions identified by NPR: In fact, Wynn has given more than $6 million to 2020 political campaigns, which appears to be the largest amount he has ever individually donated.

Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and super PACs connected with him, have been the primary beneficiaries of Wynn's contributions. In this case, Republicans have continued to accept Wynn's money. In the past, Republicans demanded Democrats return money from Harvey Weinstein, who was later convicted of rape. He is now back - or at least his money is. A series of investigative reports in The Wall Street Journal in 2018 detailed alleged rape, assault and harassment by the now-disgraced casino mogul. Steve Wynn's political contributions were once seen as toxic. Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe via Getty ImagesĪ major political donor, who just two years ago was forced out of his position as finance chair of the Republican National Committee, has contributed millions of dollars this election cycle to Republican candidates and political action committees aligned with the party.

In 2018, Wynn stepped down from the company after a series of allegations of sexual misconduct, including one allegation of rape. Steve Wynn speaks to reporters in Massachusetts in 2016, when he still led Wynn Resorts.