Trump bullying business leaders into helping him build $500 million war chest: report
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump bullying business leaders into helping him build $500 million war chest: report

Raw Story  

Business leaders are knuckling under Donald Trump's demands for cash, and the president-elect's team expects him to build up a $500 million war chest to exert his dominance over the Republican Party. Donors from a wide variety of industries – agriculture, finance, health care, insurance and tech – have been giving to Trump's inauguration and presidential library funds, the MAGA Inc. super PAC, a political nonprofit called Securing American Greatness and the Republican National Committee, but the Trump adviser said cryptocurrency investors have been "blowing it out." Trump has been reminding these donors that he won re-election last year without their help, and one company's consultant said he saw Trump in a meeting with a client "raking them over the coals" over their pause in giving – which resumed after the confrontation – but sources say he's made clear he's not taking their money to support their priorities. "He'll take your money and then tell you, 'I don't give a f--- what you want,'" said another Trump adviser.

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Why the billionaire class is kissing Trump’s proverbial ring
1 month, 1 week ago

Why the billionaire class is kissing Trump’s proverbial ring

Al Jazeera  

Despite all beliefs to the contrary, the billionaires who have been seen in President Donald Trump’s orbit since he won the presidency for a second time last November are not mere sycophants to his regime. In explaining her decision to resign from the Post, Telnaes wrote, “Owners of such press organizations are responsible for safeguarding that free press – and …

Three of the country’s most notorious billionaire rivals will sit together at Trump’s inauguration
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2 months, 1 week ago

Three of the country’s most notorious billionaire rivals will sit together at Trump’s inauguration

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. That is according to NBC News, which reported on Tuesday that "first buddy" Elon …

Companies flooding Trump with millions despite Jan. 6 no-donation vows: WSJ
3 months ago

Companies flooding Trump with millions despite Jan. 6 no-donation vows: WSJ

Raw Story  

Major corporations that vowed to never donate to any lawmaker who pushed election conspiracy theories after the Jan. 6 insurrection that forced lawmakers to flee for their lives appear to have had a change of heart and are helping fund Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration to the tune of millions of dollars According to a Christmas Eve report from the …

What $1 Million Buys You From Donald Trump
3 months, 1 week ago

What $1 Million Buys You From Donald Trump

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. On Wednesday, Meta donated $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund just weeks after founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg flew to Palm Beach, Florida to meet with Trump and Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago home. …

'Pay up and pray': Fury from all sides hits tech billionaires after $1M gifts to Trump
3 months, 1 week ago

'Pay up and pray': Fury from all sides hits tech billionaires after $1M gifts to Trump

Raw Story  

A number of tech billionaires — including many who have not previously backed Trump — are beginning to open their pocketbooks for President-elect Donald Trump, contributing large amounts of money to his inaugural fund. "REMINDER: Jeff Bezos blocked his Washington Post from endorsing VP Harris — now Bezos gives Trump one million dollars to his inaugural committee and Amazon will …

Tech moguls Altman, Bezos and Zuckerberg donate to Trump's inauguration fund
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tech moguls Altman, Bezos and Zuckerberg donate to Trump's inauguration fund

NPR  

Tech moguls Altman, Bezos and Zuckerberg donate to Trump's inauguration fund toggle caption Eugene Gologursky and JIJI Press/Getty Images Silicon Valley executives, some who have long had contentious relationships with President-elect Donald Trump, are pledging money and support to Trump's incoming administration. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman intends to make a $1 million personal donation to Trump's inauguration fund, the company …

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta donates $1m to Trump’s inaugural fund in latest attempt to rebuild bridges
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta donates $1m to Trump’s inaugural fund in latest attempt to rebuild bridges

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 Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly donated $1m to Donald …

Trump claims record-busting $50m haul from single Palm Beach fundraiser
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump claims record-busting $50m haul from single Palm Beach fundraiser

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Other guests included Woody Johnson, Mr Trump’s former …

Trump faces warning signs that his fundraising prowess may have limits in 2024 campaign
1 year, 1 month 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. …

Heckler calls out Trump for taking millions from foreign governments while president
1 year, 2 months ago

Heckler calls out Trump for taking millions from foreign governments while president

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. “You’ve taken millions!” a female protestor could be heard shouting as Mr Trump took …

Trump team announces $122 million war chest
3 years, 1 month ago

Trump team announces $122 million war chest

CNN  

CNN — Former President Donald Trump’s political organization has amassed $122 million in cash reserves, his team announced Monday. “There is no question that the MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN wave is set to crash across the Midterms and carry forward all the way through 2024.” Trump’s leadership committee, Save America, gave a combined $205,000 to dozens of candidates endorsed by …

Trump asks supporters for more money in CPAC speech after raising $250 million for his Stop the Steal campaign
4 years ago

Trump asks supporters for more money in CPAC speech after raising $250 million for his Stop the Steal campaign

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 Donald Trump on Sunday asked his supporters for more funds …

Super PAC spending against Donald Trump, in one chart.
9 years ago

Super PAC spending against Donald Trump, in one chart.

Slate  

Conservative PACs spent about $1.3 million attacking Donald Trump in the fall—a pittance compared with the tens of millions they spent fruitlessly trying to keep Jeb Bush’s doomed presidential bid buoyant. PAC Spending Against Trump Over Time Almost all of the money was spent by super PACs, which can accept limitless donations from virtually anyone and spend unlimited amounts on …

Trump donors: No qualms about giving money to billionaire who doesn’t need it
9 years, 5 months ago

Trump donors: No qualms about giving money to billionaire who doesn’t need it

LA Times  

Donald Trump was under siege — stores were yanking his branded merchandise, Univision was dumping his Miss Universe pageant — and James Radcliffe wanted to help out. “Being a billionaire doesn’t mean you’re getting moral support,” said Radcliffe, who appreciates Trump’s uncompromisingly tough talk on illegal immigration. He doesn’t have to honor anybody after he gets elected,” said James Dewhurst, …

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