THE REAL
GENTNER DRUMMOND
Oklahoman: “Gentner Drummond … received $3.6 million in pandemic relief funds for several of his businesses, using his own bank to review some of the applications and to administer the money.”
In a May 25, 2022, article, the Oklahoman reported, “Gentner Drummond, a wealthy Tulsa businessman who said he plans to spend millions on his campaign for state attorney general, received $3.6 million in pandemic relief funds for several of his businesses, using his own bank to review some of the applications and to administer the money.
TOOK PPP LOANS FOR HIS OWN BUSINESSES DURING THE PANDEMIC:
HE MADE MILLIONS OFF OF FORECLOSING OKLAHOMA HOMES :
In 2018, Gentner Drummond was accused of making a living by foreclosing on hundreds of families’ homes.
To the accusation, Drummond replied, “I have not made my living foreclosing on homes. I have made my living as a businessman who invests, takes risks and creates jobs.”
In a May 25, 2022, article, the Oklahoman reported, “Gentner Drummond, a wealthy Tulsa businessman who said he plans to spend millions on his campaign for state attorney general, received $3.6 million in pandemic relief funds for several of his businesses, using his own bank to review some of the applications and to administer the money.
Gentner Drummond was accused by his own cousin in a divorce case of advising her to lie about where she lived.
In an April 23, 2018, article, the Oklahoman reported, “The surprise candidate in the attorney general’s race was accused by his own cousin in a divorce case of advising her to lie about where she lived, The Oklahoman has learned.
“Gentner Drummond called her testimony about him unsubstantiated.”
Gentner Drummond in 2012 filed a divorce case for a first cousin, Jana Drummond Evans, in Osage County even though she and her two children lived in a multimillion-dollar home in Gaillardia in Oklahoma City.
In an April 23, 2018, article, the Oklahoman reported, “Drummond in 2012 filed a divorce case for a first cousin, Jana Drummond Evans, in Osage County even though she and her two children lived in a multimillion-dollar home in Gaillardia in Oklahoma City.
FORCED HIS OWN FAMILY TO COMMIT PERJURY:
TOOK FARM SUBSIDIES DESPITE BEING A MULTIMILLIONAIRE:
In 2003, Gentner F. Drummond of Hominy, OK received more than $24,000 in livestock disaster subsidies from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
According to the Environmental Working Group website, in 2003, Gentner F. Drummond of Hominy, OK, received $24,597 in livestock disaster subsidies from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
From 2003-2009, Gentner F. Drummond of Tulsa, OK received a total $35,284 in conservation subsidies and $38,429 in disaster subsidies from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
According to the Environmental Working Group website, in 2003, Gentner F. Drummond of Tulsa, OK, received $15,403 in livestock disaster subsidies from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In 2008, Drummond received $6,213 in conservation subsidies and $23,026 in livestock disaster subsidies. In 2009, Gentner Drummond received $29,071 in conservation subsidies from the Department of Agriculture.
SUPPORTS DEMOCRATS:
In 2020, Gentner Drummond gave $1,000 to Joe Biden for President.
According to the Federal Election Commission, on Aug. 31, 2020, Gentner Drummond of Drummond Law in Oklahoma gave $1,000 to Biden for President.
Gentner Drummond said his wife “got mad” and made the contribution using a joint credit card but that she “immediately asked for a refund and got the money back.”
In a May 14, 2022, article, the Tulsa World reported, “If anything matters more in a Republican primary than loyalty to former President Donald Trump, it might be antipathy for current President Joe Biden.
“That is why Attorney General John O'Connor launched a television ad this week attacking challenger Gentner Drummond for a $1,000 contribution to Biden in 2020 that was quickly withdrawn.
DEFENDS CRIMINALS:
In 2005, Gentner Drummond was the defense attorney for Roy Westbrook, a Hominy man accused of shooting a waitress in a diner.
In an Oct. 20, 2005, article, the Oklahoman reported, “A judge ordered a competency evaluation for a Hominy man accused of shooting a waitress in a diner. He had testified he didn't understand his murder charges.
“Roy Westbrook, 63, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Rebecca Clements, 26, of Hominy. His preliminary hearing was set for Wednesday but was postponed after the competency ruling.
Gentner Drummond described Westbrook as a teddy bear.
In an Oct. 20, 2005, article, the Oklahoman reported, “Drummond described Westbrook as a teddy bear and said witnesses saw Westbrook at two bars on the morning of the shooting. No breath-analyzer or toxicity tests were run on Westbrook after police picked him up, he said.
“‘I think his intent was maybe to scare her (Clements), Drummond said.”
COMPLETE DISREGARD FOR WIDOWS:
A widow blamed Gentner Drummond for most of the mistreatment she endured during a legal dispute with a bank over business loans.
In a May 27, 2018, article, the Oklahoman reported, “A widow blames a candidate for Oklahoma attorney general for most of the mistreatment she endured during a legal dispute with a bank over business loans.
“The candidate, Gentner Drummond, was the Tulsa bank’s original attorney during the dispute. He denies wrongdoing.
”Drummond always ‘has conducted himself with honor and integrity as he zealously advocated for his clients,’ a campaign consultant told The Oklahoman.”
In 2016, the widow was awarded $2.25 million after jurors agreed the bank had acted in reckless disregard of the rights of others during the dispute.
In a May 27, 2018, article, the Oklahoman reported, “Jurors at a 2016 trial in Tulsa County District Court agreed the bank had acted in reckless disregard of the rights of others during the dispute. They awarded the widow $2.25 million in damages.”