Political Donation Irks Bay Area Gold's Gyms

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At least four Gold's Gym franchises distance themselves from the health club giant after a donation to an anti-gay political group.

In late October, with midterm elections less than a week away and money being pumped directly into campaigns or to the indirect benefit of candidates at an unprecedented pace, a rift developed at the unlikely nexus of politics and the for-profit health club industry. At least four Gold's Gym franchises distanced themselves from the brand in the wake of a $2 million political donation made by the CEO of Gold's ownership group, TRT Holdings.

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