Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse endorsed John Deaton, a Republican candidate running against incumbent Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren for a Senate seat from Massachusetts. Garlinghouse expressed his full support on social media, highlighting Deaton's advocacy for XRP holders and the broader crypto industry in legal matters. The endorsement coincided with financial contributions from Garlinghouse and other Ripple executives to Deaton’s campaign, as well as support from the Commonwealth Unity Fund PAC, which opposes Warren. The campaign has seen heated debates, with Deaton criticizing Warren for focusing excessively on crypto regulation rather than more pressing issues like immigration and the economy. Polling data as of October showed Warren leading Deaton significantly, as she has held her Senate position since 2013. The upcoming election is perceived as a critical moment for crypto policy in the U.S. government.

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