Jeweler Who Called US a 'Sh-thole' Hosts Fundraiser for Senate Candidates
Celebrity designer Alexis Bittar, who has also described the American flag as a symbol of aggression, hosted a New York City event for Democratic Senate hopefuls.
Celebrity jewelry designer Alexis Bittar, who has recently described the United States as a "sh--hole" and the American flag as a "symbol of aggression," hosted a fundraiser in New York City on Monday evening for Democratic Senate candidates. The event featured contribution levels ranging from $500 to $27,000 and included actor Robert De Niro among its high-powered hosts, according to the Washington Free Beacon.
Among the candidates headlining the event were Sherrod Brown and James Talarico. Bittar's past public comments have drawn scrutiny, particularly remarks made in a July interview where he expressed concern for his children's future in the country, stating, "I have three kids, and they're little, and they're growing up in this sh--hole. So if we don't do something now, we're fu--ed."
In a separate interview with Forbes in July 2025, Bittar discussed the American flag, saying it had been "co-opted by the right" and had become "such a symbol of aggression" during the Trump administration.
Bittar has been an active participant in progressive Democratic politics. Gothamist previously reported that he was among the donors who contributed the maximum amount to support New York City Mayor Eric Adams' transition team and served on his Arts & Culture transition committee. Bittar has also openly embraced the "socialist" label, as indicated by an Instagram post urging support for "Democrat Socialists" to "change America."
He has also hosted fundraisers for other progressive candidates, including Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. In an August Instagram video with El-Sayed, Bittar stated that "the traditional Democrats have one foot in the grave" and that "the revolution has begun."
Bittar's jewelry has been worn by celebrities such as Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna. He has built a prominent fashion brand while also becoming increasingly involved in progressive political circles. In December 2025, he discussed a past marketing campaign featuring a fictional female serial killer, telling V Magazine that he was "always intrigued by people who kill" and that the project aimed to "raise the bar" for marketing.
A spokesperson for Talarico's campaign declined to comment on the fundraiser. Neither Brown nor Bittar responded to requests for comment from Fox News Digital.