That is an important measure of character for me, especially for someone who purports to be a Christian.
Possibly if we read Matthew 6:1-4, we would understand more.
From the NIV: 1“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
2“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
In our family, even our tax accountant does not know the extent of our charity.
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Who are you going to compare as a candidate? I remember reading of the Clinton's "charity" when Bill was President. Contributions were almost nonexistent, and some were incredible. They gave Bill's old underpants to some outfit and claimed a deduction of $3.50 per pair.
“Charities” are all too often SCAMS for grifters, NO SHOW JOBS for administrators, excuses for self congratulatory PARTIES for rich people, and terribly INEFFICIENT methods of getting resources to people.
And Curly did a great job of referencing bible versus that admonish publicizing ones charity, because it then becomes an exercise in ego and self aggrandizement.
Anyone who is slightly objective, and able to put their evil dark jealous anti Trump hearts in check, can see and feel the man is bursting with compassion and kindness...and old fashioned patriotism.
As with everything else in his life, Trump will do it his way.