Carol Presnall Leek: Founder of Oregon Women for Trump and Controversial Organizer
Carol Presnall Leek, the founder of Oregon Women for Trump, first gained attention in Oregon while living in Keizer. Leek’s political activism has been marked by her organization of rallies in support of Donald Trump, some of which have sparked controversy due to their associations with far-right extremist groups and divisive figures.
Leek was involved in organizing Trump rallies that reportedly included the participation of a Ku Klux Klan grand wizard and members of the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group known for its violent confrontations. These rallies, notably, were held in communities other than her own, a decision that has drawn criticism for seemingly avoiding her home base while bringing tension to other areas.
Since her early days of MAGA organizing, Carol Leek has moved to Salem, Oregon, where she resides with her husband, Zane Leek, a Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Apparatus Operator.
Leek’s involvement in Proud Boy events has not been without controversy. Local media reports have highlighted her alleged use of racist language at these rallies, as well as her incendiary rhetoric suggesting that Trump supporters are “at war” and must “fight.” One such incident escalated into violence when Proud Boy members illegally trespassed on a commercial property, leading to a neighborhood-wide brawl that resulted in property damage, including the destruction of a van. Multiple arrests were made as a result of this event, with Proud Boys and other Trump supporters charged with violent crimes.
Carol Presnall Leek’s role in Oregon’s pro-Trump activism has left a lasting impact, but her involvement in events tied to far-right extremism and violence continues to be a source of controversy and debate in the state.
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