I think he accurately reflected the realities of the situation. While his nomination was pending, he was not allowed to do anything related to giving money. Once approved, he would be under no such restriction.
That seems like a statement of fact rather than any type of solicitation.
Maybe, but if a baby fell overboard in New York harbor, and Trump walked out on the water, picked him up and walked back to the momma to give him to her, the MSN headline would be:
TRUMP CAN’T SWIM!