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It's important to remember Brightline is 100% owned by the sovereign wealth fund of Audi Dubai. Audi Dubai is anti American dictatorship that jails opponents. They do not deserve US tax payer funding.

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In May Mubadala Investments, which is owned by the Abu Dhabi government, announced that it would participate in a management-led buyout of Fortress Group. Mubadala would have 70% stake and management 30% but the managers would elect a majority of the directors. The deal is expected to close in 1Q 2024, pending regulatory approval. https://www.mubadala.com/en/news/fortress-management-and-mubadala-to-acquire-fortress-investment-group

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Yes, I've seen the reporting. A sovereign wealth fund from an autocratic anti-American government will now own Brightline. I do not believe they should be granted American taxpayers funds.

https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2023/05/25/brightline-parent-company-changes-hands.html

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