Posted on 01/31/2017 8:23:36 PM PST by T Ruth
A document from the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) indicates that Donald Trump took steps last week to outmaneuver nonprofit organizations, leaving them unable to officially campaign against him over the next few years of his Presidency.
Filed on January 20th, 2017, the letter states that, while not an official announcement for reelection, Donald Trump has filed an FEC Form 2 in order to “ensure compliance with the Federal Election Campaign Act.” This is an unprecedented, although legal, move for the President to make. Barack Obama did not file for his 2012 re-election bid until April 2011. Having filed (even if not formally announcing a bid) as a candidate, Trump would be able to coordinate with PACs and other similar organizations.
More importantly, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations would no longer be able to engage in “political speech” which could theoretically affect the results of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election without running the risk of losing their nonprofit status. The move effectively bars interest groups from creating nonprofits which they could funnel money into for the purposes of opposing Trump’s initiatives. This will likely create chaos for political opponents of Trump such as George Soros, who has sunk significant amounts of money into various nonprofit groups with the intent of opposing Trump’s government. How 501(c)(3) organizations will comply with the FEC’s regulations when participating an actions which qualify as political speech remains to be seen.
The move is consistent with Trump’s campaign promises to reduce the financial influence of private special interest groups on Washington.
wow... he is so different from the others... he is not considered a conservative, yet he is executing a most conservative agenda... and all the naysayers saying he doesn’t have the intellect—they are wrong... he is unlike any “politician” in this day and age...
....winning!..yuge....
Holy cow!
3-D chess at warp speed!!!!
Has anyone else —ever— done this before??!!??
Filed FEC papers in the afternoon on Inauguration Day?
Trump Files Early With FEC For 2020 Candidacy, Outmaneuvers Nonprofits
A document from the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) indicates that Donald Trump took steps last week to outmaneuver nonprofit organizations, leaving them unable to officially campaign against him over the next few years of his Presidency.
Its called ... WINNING!!! BIGLY!!!!!
Same here. Actually LOL.
I love the way Trump works.
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I’m thankful he’s president. It’s so nice to have Conservative, strategist, and fighter on our side for a change.
Been involved with politics and politicians a long time and I have never seen his equal. Right now he has my respect and a longer leash on my support given his proven actions. When I question a move I have watched with anticipation to see what it means in the larger game.
I believe he can maintain the pace and his staff but I am not sure the Republicans in Congress can even if they want. Republicans going weak kneed is my biggest fear but he seems to be able to galvanize them when necessary.
Can’t wait for cabinet picks to go to work within agencies.
Wow, the opposition wasn’t ready for a Donald Trump. They better get used to losing, lol.
Let his enemies go on thinking that he somehow just blundered his way into the presidency against the smartest woman in the world!
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**The move effectively bars interest groups from creating nonprofits which they could funnel money into for the purposes of opposing Trump’s initiatives. This will likely create chaos for political opponents of Trump such as George Soros, who has sunk significant amounts of money into various nonprofit groups with the intent of opposing Trump’s government.**
TTTT again!!!!
President Donald Trump
I share your thoughts, hopes, and dreams there.
We’re living a very historical moment right now.
They will be talking about this guy for hundreds of years.
Love your tag line.
...and Inspector Javert throws himself into the river.
Wicked awesomeness.
...and Inspector Javert throws himself into the river.
Wicked awesomeness.
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