President Trump has paid $2 million in court-ordered damages for misusing funds in a tax-exempt charity he controlled, the New York attorney general said Tuesday.
The money was split among eight charities, according to a statement from New York Attorney General Letitia James (D). The charities were the Army Emergency Relief, the Children’s Aid Society, Citymeals-on-Wheels, Give an Hour, Martha’s Table, the United Negro College Fund, the United Way of National Capital Area, and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, according to the statement.
In addition, Trump agreed to distribute the remaining $1.8 million left in the Donald J. Trump Foundation to the same eight charities. In all, each charity received $476,140.41.
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In the 2000s, Trump began to use the charity in ways that benefited himself or his businesses, according to the attorney general’s lawsuit.
He used the charity’s cash to buy paintings of himself and sports memorabilia and to pay $258,000 in legal settlements for his for-profit clubs.
Charity leaders are barred from using their nonprofits’ money for personal benefit.
Trump also used the charity to boost political campaigns — first, Pamela Bondi’s Florida attorney general campaign, and then his own 2016 campaign.
Trump gave away Trump Foundation checks onstage at rallies, despite strict rules barring nonprofit charities from participating in political campaigns.
President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Tuesday night lashed out at the FBI, calling staff of the agency “scum.”
He also doubled down on discredited conspiracy theories following the release of a report that undermined the president’s claims that the Russia probe was a “deep state” plot meant to damage his presidency.
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Attorney General Bill Barr – “I think today, American people have to focus on something else, which is the sacrifice and the service that is given by our law enforcement officers,” Barr told the crowd. “And they have to start showing, more than they do, the respect and support that law enforcement deserves? And if communities don’t give that support and respect, they might find themselves without the police protection they need.”
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So is Bill Barr going complain about Trump’s disrespect to Law Enforcement?
I remember a former President Harry Truman who wasn’t afraid to tell it how it is. In fact, had Twitter be available in his time you bet your derriere he would put it to use.
Dtroutma over 4 years ago
Yep.
pschearer Premium Member over 4 years ago
I’d ask for more but . . . wait a sec, there’s somebody kicking in my door.
danielmkimmel over 4 years ago
Yeah, we want him to aid and abet our corruption, as we do his. Just stop ADVERTISING it.
kaffekup over 4 years ago
He’s a saint, not a …
Never mind.
Crabbyrino Premium Member over 4 years ago
But, but, it’s the only thing at which he excels!
ajr58 over 4 years ago
@beatles777 oh, horse puckey. Even Fox is getting tired of his crap.
Silly Season over 4 years ago
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/trump-pays-dollar2-million-in-damages-ordered-by-judge-over-misuse-of-charity-funds-according-to-ny-attorney-general/ar-BBY2zkn?
President Trump has paid $2 million in court-ordered damages for misusing funds in a tax-exempt charity he controlled, the New York attorney general said Tuesday.
The money was split among eight charities, according to a statement from New York Attorney General Letitia James (D). The charities were the Army Emergency Relief, the Children’s Aid Society, Citymeals-on-Wheels, Give an Hour, Martha’s Table, the United Negro College Fund, the United Way of National Capital Area, and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, according to the statement.
In addition, Trump agreed to distribute the remaining $1.8 million left in the Donald J. Trump Foundation to the same eight charities. In all, each charity received $476,140.41.
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In the 2000s, Trump began to use the charity in ways that benefited himself or his businesses, according to the attorney general’s lawsuit.
He used the charity’s cash to buy paintings of himself and sports memorabilia and to pay $258,000 in legal settlements for his for-profit clubs.
Charity leaders are barred from using their nonprofits’ money for personal benefit.
Trump also used the charity to boost political campaigns — first, Pamela Bondi’s Florida attorney general campaign, and then his own 2016 campaign.
Trump gave away Trump Foundation checks onstage at rallies, despite strict rules barring nonprofit charities from participating in political campaigns.
Silly Season over 4 years ago
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-called-the-fbi-scum-at-a-pennsylvania-rally-2019-12
President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Tuesday night lashed out at the FBI, calling staff of the agency “scum.”
He also doubled down on discredited conspiracy theories following the release of a report that undermined the president’s claims that the Russia probe was a “deep state” plot meant to damage his presidency.
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Attorney General Bill Barr – “I think today, American people have to focus on something else, which is the sacrifice and the service that is given by our law enforcement officers,” Barr told the crowd. “And they have to start showing, more than they do, the respect and support that law enforcement deserves? And if communities don’t give that support and respect, they might find themselves without the police protection they need.”
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So is Bill Barr going complain about Trump’s disrespect to Law Enforcement?
/s
A# 466 over 4 years ago
Maybe a wish for broken thumbs would be more like it.
susanherr over 4 years ago
I find it all quite entertaining. And if I want to know the truth, there’s always research.
Bruce1253 over 4 years ago
The Democrats are trying to do something about his Tweeting problem right now.
Plods with ...™ over 4 years ago
That’ll happen.
Nantucket Premium Member over 4 years ago
My Christmas wish is for that elephant to start doing his job and stop bowing to Trump. Congress is supposed to represent PEOPLE not their party.
steveleesle over 4 years ago
I want to unfollow pickle cityI keep trying but it is still there
MichaelSkaggs over 4 years ago
“and a bicycle and some surprises.”
RobinHood over 4 years ago
I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock.
timbob2313 Premium Member over 4 years ago
dogday Premium Member over 4 years ago
Tweeting is a hallmark of his profound cowardice.
jmworacle over 4 years ago
I remember a former President Harry Truman who wasn’t afraid to tell it how it is. In fact, had Twitter be available in his time you bet your derriere he would put it to use.
Brain Pudding over 4 years ago
Tweet Trump Tweet! The RINO’s hate it because it exposes them for the phony conservatives they are.