CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp Accused of Sexual Assault at Virginia Bar

Witnesses allege Schlapp engaged in inappropriate behavior before groping a man, raising fresh concerns ahead of the CPAC convention.

Matt Schlapp, Chairman of the American Conservative Union and head of CPAC, has been accused of sexually assaulting a man at a Virginia bar last Saturday night.
Independent journalist Yashar Ali reported that six witnesses corroborated the man's account of Schlapp's alleged lewd behavior and assault.
The alleged victim described being followed by Schlapp throughout the evening and claimed Schlapp groped his genitals during a confrontation.
This is the latest in a series of allegations against Schlapp, including a 2023 accusation of groping a male campaign staffer, which was settled out of court in 2024.
The allegations come just days before the annual CPAC convention, a major event for conservative leaders and activists.