Overview
- Ackman issued a new statement on X reiterating his donation to Jonathan Ross and saying he did not conduct due diligence before contributing.
- He said he tried to give to a fundraiser for Renee Nicole Good’s family but found it closed after exceeding its goal.
- GoFundMe said the Ross campaign is under Trust and Safety review and that all funds are being held during the process, with Good’s family listed as the only verified fundraiser.
- Chipotle posted on Threads that Ackman is not affiliated with the company, noting his Pershing Square fund exited its stake by late 2025 after first taking a 9.9% position in 2016.
- The shooting has fueled protests and conflicting official accounts, with federal authorities citing self-defense, Minneapolis officials disputing that, and Ross not charged.