Kevin O'Leary Calls Utah Critics Chinese Spies, Forgets Evidence, Gets Sued
KEY POINTS
- •Kevin O’Leary’s company proposed a massive 40,000-acre data center near Great Salt Lake that would need up to 9 gigawatts of power.
- •Between May 11 and June 3, O’Leary accused critics like Gabi Finlayson and Jackie Morgan of being Chinese Communist Party agents on Fox News.
- •Five Washington groups and founders sued O’Leary and Fox News in July 2026, claiming defamation and demanding damages for reputational and economic harm.
In a stunning episode of 'Blame Game: Data Center Edition,' 'Shark Tank' star Kevin O’Leary backed a colossal 40,000-acre data center in Box Elder County, Utah—because why not? From May 11 to June 3, O’Leary went full conspiracy theorist on Fox News, accusing critics like Elevate Strategies’ Gabi Finlayson and Jackie Morgan of being CCP proxies without a shred of proof. Surprise! They sued him in federal court for defamation, citing lost clients and reputational damage. Mr. Wonderful tried damage control on Instagram June 25, admitting no evidence existed. Meanwhile, Fox News vowed to 'vigorously defend,' so get your popcorn ready.
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(1 of 3)Nothing says 'I have no proof' like accusing Utah activists of Chinese espionage on national TV and then blaming everyone else when sued.
Kevin O’Leary’s business pitch now involves wild espionage theories instead of spreadsheets. Hey, maybe next he’ll sell UFO insurance.
When you back a 40,000-acre data center and your PR strategy is 'call critics Chinese spies,' lawsuits are just part of the package.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 7/15/2026 | Author: Lloyd Lee
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