the 2022 election cycle, Johnson donated to many Republican candidates, including far-right conspiracy theorist John Gibbs (who lost his bid for a congressional seat in Michigan) as well 2020 election deniers, including Herschel Walker (contributing $100,000 to 34N22, a super PAC dedicated to supporting Walker, as well as $2,900 to Walker's campaign). Johnson also donated to other candidates who denied the 2020 election results or promoted baseless conspiracy theories about the election, including as well as Adam Laxalt, Ron Johnson, Lauren Boebert, and Scott Perry. Personal life Johnson lives in Palm Beach, Florida. Charles is married to Ann, and they have six children (a seventh is deceased). His son, Greg Johnson, is executive chairman at Franklin Resources, and his daughter Jennifer M. Johnson is the CEO. Johnson is reclusive, and gives interviews very rarely. See also Franklin Templeton Investments References 1933 births American billionaires American financial businesspeople American philanthropists Florida Republicans Living people Military personnel from New Jersey People from Montclair, New Jersey San Francisco Giants owners United States Army officers Yale College alumni