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Dinesh Joseph D'Souza is an Indian-American conservative author, filmmaker, political commentator, and former Reagan administration official. He is widely known for his documentaries and books that are critical of Democrats and promote conservative viewpoints, often engaging with controversial topics such as political correctness and affirmative action. His notable works include "Illiberal Education" (1991) and the film "2000 Mules" (2022). D'Souza's career has been marked by both significant influence within conservative circles and considerable controversy. He served as a policy advisor in the Reagan administration and later held positions at prominent conservative think tanks. In 2014, he pleaded guilty to a campaign finance violation, receiving a sentence that included community confinement and probation, for which he was later pardoned by President Donald Trump in 2018. He is frequently accused of promoting conspiracy theories and has been a vocal critic of Democratic politicians, including Joe and Hunter Biden.