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Charles Koch Warns America Heading to Hell Without Principle Based Leaders

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published May 12, 2026 · Updated May 13, 2026 · All-In Podcast · Charles & Chase Koch on How They Quietly Built a $150B Empire
Charles Koch Warns America Heading to Hell Without Principle Based Leaders
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Charles & Chase Koch on How They Quietly Built a $150B Empire

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"I thought hell was down, not up. I think we continue this path, we're going to hell in a basket. If God is just, I despair for the future of our country. The people we're electing, both Republicans and Democrats, the mistreatment across the board."

In a rare moment of pessimism, 90-year-old Charles Koch expressed deep concern about America's political direction, stating he despairs for the country's future if current trends continue. Koch criticized both Republicans and Democrats for pursuing power and pleasure over principles, warning that policies around occupational licensure, immigration, crime, and tariffs are creating barriers that prevent people from realizing their potential and finding meaningful lives.

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