Ex-RNC Chair Has 1 Damning Word For People Still Donating To Donald Trump
4 years ago

Ex-RNC Chair Has 1 Damning Word For People Still Donating To Donald Trump

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Michael Steele, the former chair of the Republican National Committee, could barely contain his contempt on Wednesday as he talked about people who are donating to President Donald Trump’s futile bid to overturn the 2020 election results. Steele used one word to describe the donors ― “suckers” ― as he warned them that the reported $170 million contributed so far “ain’t going to no recount” but instead is being put into a so-called “leadership” PAC whose rules on spending are not massively regulated. “The great little dirty part of this is Donald Trump right now is raising money at a faster rate to, sort of, steal the election than he did when he was trying to win the election,” Steele told MSNBC’s Joy Reid. “But know what it’s going to.” Steele’s comments echoed those of CNN’s Anderson Cooper, who on Tuesday described Trump’s fundraising effort as “another con.”

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Trump Sends Another $4.3 Million Of Donors’ Money To His Lawyers
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump Sends Another $4.3 Million Of Donors’ Money To His Lawyers

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LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON – Self-described billionaire Donald Trump sent another $4.3 million collected from his donors to his lawyers in the weeks surrounding the Nov. 5 election. That raises the total his “Save America” committee ― ostensibly created to help like-minded Republicans win elections ― spent on the attorneys handling Trump’s various criminal and civil cases to $90.8 million, …

From 'really rich' to begging: Inside Trump's U-turn on one of his first campaign lies
8 months ago

From 'really rich' to begging: Inside Trump's U-turn on one of his first campaign lies

Raw Story  

During his 2016 campaign, Donald Trump talked a big game about how he was a “ really rich ” man who would be self-funding his first presidential run. “I don’t need anybody’s money,” Trump said in his June 6, 2015 campaign announcement speech and again in an August 2015 interview in Iowa. — Donald J. Trump August 2, 2015 “This …

‘Don't have enough’: Wealthy Trump allies balk at helping Donald pay legal bills
8 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Don't have enough’: Wealthy Trump allies balk at helping Donald pay legal bills

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Some of former President Donald Trump’s fiercest allies in Congress may be multi-millionaires, but that doesn’t mean they’re opening up their wallets for the reality TV star turned contestant for America's most indicted. “There’s only so much money,” Sen. Thom Tillis told Raw Story. He’s a movement,” Rep. Ryan Zinke — who served as Trump’s first Interior secretary …

Cash-strapped ‘grifter’ Trump will lean on the RNC for his legal bills
9 months ago

Cash-strapped ‘grifter’ Trump will lean on the RNC for his legal bills

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Despite promises that the Republican National Committee would not be …

'Something I warned against': Ex-GOP governor says Trump RNC grift was totally predictable
9 months ago

'Something I warned against': Ex-GOP governor says Trump RNC grift was totally predictable

Raw Story  

A new deal with the Republican National Committee will see a percentage of donations funneled directly to entities that are paying former President Donald Trump's legal bills, a revelation which led former Republican Arkansas Gov. Appearing on CNN, Hutchinson was asked about a new joint fundraising agreement in which the RNC will direct donations to a PAC that's paying his …

RNC Already Helping Raise Money For Trump’s Legal Bills, Despite Campaign's Claims
9 months ago

RNC Already Helping Raise Money For Trump’s Legal Bills, Despite Campaign's Claims

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WASHINGTON — Despite previous claims that the Republican National Committee would not be paying Donald Trump’s various legal bills, an invitation to a Palm Beach, Florida fundraiser next month shows that the Save America committee Trump has been using for that purpose will, in fact, be a recipient of donor money. A Tuesday filing with the Federal Election Commission states …

Trump insiders worry as critical small-dollar donors abandon his campaign: report
9 months ago

Trump insiders worry as critical small-dollar donors abandon his campaign: report

Raw Story  

While Donald Trump's team may be courting big-dollar donors like Elon Musk to catch up with President Joe Biden's war chest, the warning bells are sounding for an erosion in small-dollar donors. Trump’s campaign reported raising just $3 million from small-dollar donors in January this year — those that give $200 or less, the outlet reported citing OpenSecrets. For 2023, …

'A big problem': Ex-GOP official warns big donors will recoil at Trump running the RNC
9 months, 4 weeks ago

'A big problem': Ex-GOP official warns big donors will recoil at Trump running the RNC

Raw Story  

Appearing on MSNBC's "The Weekend" Sunday morning, the former chair of the Michigan Republican Party claimed stocking the Republican National Committee with Donald Trump loyalists will have a devastating impact on the party both short and long term. Speaking with the hosts, Saul Anuzis stated it will be hard for anyone who is not in the Trump camp to get …

Trump faces warning signs that his fundraising prowess may have limits in 2024 campaign
10 months ago

Trump faces warning signs that his fundraising prowess may have limits in 2024 campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s legendary ability to raise massive sums of political cash may be on a collision course with a new and unpleasant reality. “President Trump’s campaign is fueled by small dollar donors across the country from every background who are sick and tired of Crooked Joe Biden’s record-high inflation, wide open border invasion, crime and chaos,” Leavitt said. …

New 'chaos' surrounding Trump raising concerns among big money donors: report
10 months ago

New 'chaos' surrounding Trump raising concerns among big money donors: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's court losses and recent comments about international relations if he is re-elected are making if difficult for him to woo back some billionaire campaign donors as he makes his third run for the Oval Office. With McGreal writing, "Trump is winning back some donors who supported him four years ago but then gave their money to the former …

'Trump is out of money': Ex-comms official floats reason for ex-president's latest moves
10 months, 1 week ago

'Trump is out of money': Ex-comms official floats reason for ex-president's latest moves

Raw Story  

Donald Trump only wants to take over the Republican National Committee so that he can use its coffers for his own benefit, according to a former official in the ex-president's administration. Former White House communications chief Anthony Scaramucci said Wednesday that, if Trump has his way and reshapes the top RNC brass, it portends that he will seek to have …

Trump's 2024 fundraising haul is a massive dud: documents
1 year, 10 months ago

Trump's 2024 fundraising haul is a massive dud: documents

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign has gotten off to a rocky start, and new fundraising documents obtained by NBC News underline his struggles to raise cash as he attempts a third White House bid. According to the report, Trump's 2024 campaign raised just $9.5 million over the final six weeks of 2022, which was actually less money than he …

Trump's 2024 hopes take a blow as big-money donors see he's 'an anchor on the party': CNN's Alice Stewart
2 years, 1 month ago

Trump's 2024 hopes take a blow as big-money donors see he's 'an anchor on the party': CNN's Alice Stewart

Raw Story  

Conservative CNN commentator Alice Stewart said on Wednesday that former President Donald Trump's hopes of being the Republican Party's nominee in 2024 took a major blow given the election results of the 2022 midterm elections. "Big money donors are telling me tonight they are ready to turn the page on Donald Trump," she said. They're realizing, under Trump, we lost …

'Shaky and unsustainable': Trump's fundraising PAC's are bleeding cash
2 years, 2 months ago

'Shaky and unsustainable': Trump's fundraising PAC's are bleeding cash

Raw Story  

According to reporting by the Daily Beast's Roger Sollenberger, Donald Trump's PAC's are struggling to keep the coffers full as fundraising lags and expenses pile up. "In real terms, Trump’s fundraising last quarter was actually something closer to $3.6 million—that’s how much he actually raised for his two main committees, which he can use for things like political activity, events, …

Trump, RNC clash over using his name in fundraising
3 years, 9 months ago

Trump, RNC clash over using his name in fundraising

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Republican National Committee is defending its right to use former President Donald Trump’s name in fundraising appeals after he demanded they put an end to the practice. In a Monday letter to Trump attorney Alex Cannon, RNC chief counsel J. Justin Riemer said the committee “has every right to refer to public figures as it engages in …

RNC Fundraising Off Trump’s Impeachment, But The Funds Aren't Going To His Defense
3 years, 10 months ago

RNC Fundraising Off Trump’s Impeachment, But The Funds Aren't Going To His Defense

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― As senators listened to details this week of the violence and damage that then-President Donald Trump’s mob inflicted on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, his party is raising money off the impeachment trial, calling it a “SCAM,” a “HOAX” and “completely UNCONSTITUTIONAL.” Using emails and text messages sent to a small-donor list created jointly …

Trump and GOP claim $30m jump in post-election donations since Wednesday
4 years ago

Trump and GOP claim $30m jump in post-election donations since Wednesday

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s campaign announced …

Republicans divided over Trump’s baseless claims of election fraud
4 years, 1 month ago

Republicans divided over Trump’s baseless claims of election fraud

India TV News  

A key Republican senator said Friday he saw no evidence to support President Donald Trump’s baseless claim that Democrats are trying to “steal” the election, even as GOP leaders struck a more neutral tone — and others urged the White House to fight. Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, whose state is a key battleground in the presidential election, called the …

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