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BumRushDaShow

(143,375 posts)
Sat Nov 9, 2024, 05:48 AM Nov 9

Trump Creates New Fundraising Outfit That Could Pay His Legal Bills

Source: Huff Post/AP

Nov 8, 2024, 06:14 PM EST


WASHINGTON ― Self-described billionaire Donald Trump is asking his millions of small-dollar donors ― many of them retirees ― to send money to a new political action committee that appears to be structured to let the president-elect pay his legal bills.

Trump’s presidential campaign by late Friday had already sent at least six emails to his supporters asking for money, with 80 cents of each dollar going to the newly created Never Surrender Inc.

The emails have offered donors a chance to win tickets to Trump’s inaugural, a 2025 Trump calendar and a “victory” hat. One email told recipients what an honor it was for Trump to have been elected president again, and then asked for money. “We have a lot to work to do, but I know with you by my side, WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” the message sent on Wednesday reads, followed by a red “DONATE” button.

Rick Wilson, a former Republican political consultant who has criticized Trump as a con man since the start of his first presidential campaign in 2015, said he was not surprised that Trump is still taking advantage of his followers. “Of course,” he said. “The grift now has seven zeros instead of six.”

Read more: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-new-fundraising-pac_n_672e8a76e4b0933e82c9f5a7

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Trump Creates New Fundraising Outfit That Could Pay His Legal Bills (Original Post) BumRushDaShow Nov 9 OP
I think he should be required to let donors know how much he owes to see if he owes anything. jimfields33 Nov 9 #1
20% for Administration? underpants Nov 9 #2
Not content, to threaten Linda ladeewolf Nov 9 #3
Is it called The U.S. Treasury? Marthe48 Nov 9 #4
He has no shame! Ziggysmom Nov 9 #5
I will be writing a check homegirl Nov 9 #6
They probably will not cash your 10cent check, but they will have to spend time opening riversedge Nov 9 #8
" a 2025 Trump calendar and a "victory" hat. " Oh, gee, gotta have that new HAT!! riversedge Nov 9 #7
He's the worst monster EVER! bluestarone Nov 9 #9
And the fleecing continues. chuckle, chuckle republianmushroom Nov 9 #10

jimfields33

(19,203 posts)
1. I think he should be required to let donors know how much he owes to see if he owes anything.
Sat Nov 9, 2024, 05:58 AM
Nov 9

The Clinton’s did this but was transparent.

underpants

(186,973 posts)
2. 20% for Administration?
Sat Nov 9, 2024, 06:44 AM
Nov 9

Is there an office? How many staff would be needed to administer this aside from existing staff?

homegirl

(1,551 posts)
6. I will be writing a check
Sat Nov 9, 2024, 11:45 AM
Nov 9

to this fund every day. In the amount of 10 cents! It will cost more than $1.00 to process. Worth the postage!

riversedge

(73,246 posts)
8. They probably will not cash your 10cent check, but they will have to spend time opening
Sat Nov 9, 2024, 02:09 PM
Nov 9

your letter. te he.

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