MLS · Atlanta · Rating: 2 / 9 · Not Aligned
Owner: Arthur Blank
Alignment: Atlanta United is owned by Arthur Blank, the Home Depot co-founder. Blank has donated millions to Democratic candidates, joined Business Leaders for Harris in 2024, and is one of the most vocal sports-owner advocates for DEI initiatives — calling DEI the highest priority for the nation. This combination of Democratic donations and high-visibility progressive activism makes Blank one of the most clearly liberal-aligned major US sports owners.
Summary
Atlanta United is owned by Arthur Blank, the Home Depot co-founder. Blank has donated millions to Democratic candidates, joined Business Leaders for Harris in 2024, and is one of the most vocal sports-owner advocates for DEI initiatives — calling DEI the highest priority for the nation. This combination of Democratic donations and high-visibility progressive activism makes Blank one of the most clearly liberal-aligned major US sports owners.
Claims & Sources
Claim 1: Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank has donated millions to Democrats and pushes for stronger DEI efforts
Sources: Fox News — Atlanta Falcons owner pushing for stronger DEI efforts has donated millions to Democrats
Claim 2: Blank joined Business Leaders for Harris during the 2024 presidential campaign
Sources: Yahoo News — Arthur Blank joins Business Leaders for Harris