Date: May 5, 2025
Recipient: Team Husted PAC (Ohio Primary Election)
Susan and James Haslam—owners of the Cleveland Browns and heads of Haslam Sports Group—made a combined $250,000 contribution to Team Husted PAC, according to official FEC filings (Form 3X, Line 11AI). Each donated $125,000, earmarked for the 2025 primary.
Donor Snapshot: James & Susan Haslam- Location: Knoxville, TN 37939- Occupation: CEO / Owner- Employer: Haslam Sports Group / Cleveland Browns
Why It Matters: The Haslam family’s political spending comes amid a history of high-profile controversies: Pilot Flying J rebate fraud (17 convictions, $177M in penalties) 2023 bribery allegations from Berkshire Hathaway over inflated profits Deshaun Watson trade backlash after signing a $230M deal despite misconduct claims Stadium relocation disputes that could cost Ohio taxpayers millions
Source: Federal Election Commission filing for Team Husted PAC See attached image for official documentation.
