'Brazen, quid pro quo corruption': Here are 5 policy promises Trump made to wealthy donors
6 months, 4 weeks ago

'Brazen, quid pro quo corruption': Here are 5 policy promises Trump made to wealthy donors

Raw Story  

In his 2024 campaign, former President Donald Trump has been openly soliciting wealthy donors on promises to pass favorable policies in exchange for much-needed campaign cash. "It is deeply concerning and problematic to see a presidential candidate solicit millions of dollars from wealthy donors in exchange for promised policies or actions that cater to the donors’ wishes," said Ghosh, who is the group's director of federal campaign finance reform. He added that thanks to Supreme Court decisions like the 2010 Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission ruling, Trump can "act with impunity, pushing legal boundaries or even breaking them outright." In that report, the Post interviewed campaign finance attorney Larry Noble, who said that Trump was "testing" the boundaries of federal campaign finance law.

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'All for sale': Experts warn of corruption as Trump plays campaign coffer catch-up
3 months ago

'All for sale': Experts warn of corruption as Trump plays campaign coffer catch-up

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's efforts to catch up with Vice President Kamala Harris' fundraising pose a serious danger of major corruption, a slew of political experts told the Guardian Monday. “It is difficult to imagine a more apt description of corruption.” The Guardian report argued the Republican presidential nominee has become increasingly desperate as Harris' campaign out-raises him by tens …

Trump's Campaign pours liquid funds into his businesses amid mounting legal woes, experts warn
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump's Campaign pours liquid funds into his businesses amid mounting legal woes, experts warn

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump’s 2024 White House campaign fundraising operation has significantly increased spending at his properties, directing funds into his businesses despite his serious legal issues and financial constraints. Former President Donald Trump directs campaign funds into his own businesses According to recent filings with the Federal Election Commission, Trump's joint fundraising committee allocated substantial amounts to Mar-a-Lago and Trump National …

Major Republican donors plan to help Donald Trump cover $454-million bond amount in civil fraud case: Sources
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Major Republican donors plan to help Donald Trump cover $454-million bond amount in civil fraud case: Sources

Live Mint  

Some major Republican donors were working together to help U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump fund the original bond amount needed to cover his $454 million civil fraud judgment ahead of Monday's deadline, three sources briefed on the matter told Reuters. Billionaire hedge fund founder John Paulson was involved in the behind-the-scenes effort by donors concerned about Trump's legal woes and …

'If he wins all this stuff goes away': Trump sees White House as only shot at survival
10 months, 1 week ago

'If he wins all this stuff goes away': Trump sees White House as only shot at survival

Raw Story  

Donald Trump doesn't have to be goaded into making fundraising calls now that his legal bills are skyrocketing. He thinks he’s going to win, and he believes that if he wins, all this other stuff gets taken care of.” Trump insists he's got enough cash and assets to pay the fines and $50 million in associated legal bills, and some …

Trump faces warning signs that his fundraising prowess may have limits in 2024 campaign
10 months, 2 weeks 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. …

Lawyers, Trump and money: Ex-president spends millions in donor cash on attorneys as legal woes grow
1 year, 2 months ago

Lawyers, Trump and money: Ex-president spends millions in donor cash on attorneys as legal woes grow

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Trump’s Save America political action committee has paid nearly …

Lawyers, Trump and money: Ex-president spends millions in donor cash on attorneys as legal woes grow
1 year, 2 months ago

Lawyers, Trump and money: Ex-president spends millions in donor cash on attorneys as legal woes grow

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s political fundraising machine is raking in donations at a prodigious pace, but he’s spending tens of millions of dollars he’s bringing in to pay attorneys to deal with the escalating costs of the various criminal cases he is contending with as he moves further into the 2024 presidential campaign. Trump’s Save America political action committee has …

Trump political operation steers $130 million in donor money to cover legal fees
1 year, 5 months ago

Trump political operation steers $130 million in donor money to cover legal fees

Raw Story  

This article originally appeared in OpenSecrets. Groups in former President Donald Trump’s political network have reported using about $130 million in donor funds to pay lawyers and cover legal costs since he first began running for office, according to a new OpenSecrets analysis. While the Save America PAC’s legal spending did not reach the amounts some had projected — multiple …

Trump's Campaign Finances Are Strained As Legal Peril Mounts
1 year, 5 months ago

Trump's Campaign Finances Are Strained As Legal Peril Mounts

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s political operation entered the second half of the year in a strained financial position with its bank account drained by tens of millions of dollars that were directed toward defending the former president from mounting legal challenges as he seeks the White House again. New campaign finance disclosures made public ahead of Monday …

Trump’s campaign finances are strained as legal peril mounts
1 year, 5 months ago

Trump’s campaign finances are strained as legal peril mounts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s political operation entered the second half of the year in a strained financial position with its bank account drained by tens of millions of dollars that were directed toward defending the former president from mounting legal challenges as he seeks the White House again. New campaign finance disclosures made public ahead of Monday night’s filing deadline …

Trump seeks to make criminal allegations pay with 2024 fundraising drive
1 year, 9 months ago

Trump seeks to make criminal allegations pay with 2024 fundraising drive

Firstpost  

Washington: Less than two hours after news of his indictment broke, former President Donald Trump appealed to supporters to help with his legal defense, hoping their outrage will boost his coffers as he seeks the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. “Please make a contribution – of truly any amount – to defend our movement from the never-ending witch hunts and WIN …

Democrats say Trump is violating campaign finance law by not announcing 2024 bid
2 years, 9 months ago

Democrats say Trump is violating campaign finance law by not announcing 2024 bid

Salon  

A Democratic super PAC on Monday filed a complaint to the Federal Election Commission accusing former President Donald Trump of violating campaign finance laws by spending donor funds without officially filing his candidacy. "I know what I'm going to do, but we're not supposed to be talking about it yet from the standpoint of campaign finance laws," Trump said during …

Opinion: Trump’s deceptively marketed ‘election defense fund’
4 years, 1 month ago

Opinion: Trump’s deceptively marketed ‘election defense fund’

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Michael D’Antonio is the author of the book “Never Enough: Donald Trump and the Pursuit of Success” and co-author, with Peter Eisner, of the book “High Crimes: The Corruption, Impunity, and Impeachment of Donald Trump.” The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. Consider, for example, the $170 million President Donald Trump has collected for his official …

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