Top Veep Contender Praised Scientology at Church’s 2010 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

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Rachel Olding

Senior Breaking News Editor

Published Jul. 31, 2020 5:57PM EDT

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Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), a leading contender to be Joe Biden’s running mate, heaped praise on the Church of Scientology at a 2010 ribbon-cutting ceremony for a Los Angeles facility, The Daily Caller reports. At the event, which was filmed, Bass praised the church’s founder L. Ron Hubbard and told the 6,000 attendees that the opening was “an exciting moment because I know your goal and your commitment is truly to make a difference.” Bass, 66, was a member of the California General Assembly at the time. The shady church has been accused by former members of operating like a cult, allowing sexual and physical abuse to proliferate, and intimidating former members into silence by stalking and threatening them.

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Top Veep Contender Praised Scientology at Church’s 2010 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

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