Exclusive Brethren spokesman Lloyd Grimshaw on right-wing US TV

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Exclusive Brethren spokesman Lloyd Grimshaw on right-wing US TV. (2026, October 15). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/world/exclusive-brethren-spokesman-lloyd-grimshaw-on-right-wing-us-tv-20261016-p6164k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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On October 15, 2026, Lloyd Grimshaw, a spokesman for the Exclusive Brethren, appeared on right-wing US television to deny any involvement of his church in the previous federal election in Australia. This statement came ahead of his boss, Bruce Hales, who was scheduled to testify before the parliament's electoral matters committee. The timing suggests an attempt by the Exclusive Brethren leadership to preemptively address potential scrutiny regarding their influence on the election.

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“Article A discusses Turning Point USA's support for Exclusive Brethren before a parliamentary hearing, while Article B mentions an interview by Lloyd Grimshaw on right-wing US TV ahead of the same hearing.”
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Ahead of his boss, Bruce Hales, giving evidence before the parliament's electoral matters committee, Grimshaw tells the world the church had nothing to do with the last Federal election.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-16
2026-10-16 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Exclusive Brethren spokesman Lloyd Grimshaw on right-wing US TV · assertive framing

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