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Trump Made No Donations To 9/11 Charities [Opinion]
The Smoking Gun ^ | 03 Nov 2015 | William Bastone

Posted on 01/16/2016 7:18:27 PM PST by Hoodat

Billionaire was a zero in aftermath of terror attack


In the aftermath of the 2001 terror attack on the World Trade Center, Donald Trump, a billionaire son of New York City, did not make a single charitable donation to any of the not-for-profit groups that provided aid to survivors, rescue workers, or the families of cops and firemen who died trying to save others, Internal Revenue Service records show.

While business moguls raced to write seven-figure checks and schoolchildren emptied their piggy banks, Trump’s charitable foundation--the vehicle through which the Republican presidential candidate’s philanthropy trickles--apparently did not feel the need or responsibility to offer such financial help.

Trump, who frequently reminds the public that he is worth TEN BILLION DOLLARS, is president of the Donald J. Trump Charitable Foundation, which the developer founded nearly 30 years ago. . . .

(Excerpt) Read more at thesmokinggun.com ...


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To: DoughtyOne
Weren't you guys saying it was so wrong to politicize this?

Looks to like what's done is done and now it's political. Shall I check to see if you jumped on Cruz supporters over this 9-11 shtick in a manner gist-a-touch hyperbolic? If so, then criticizing others for it is a touch hypocritical.

121 posted on 01/16/2016 9:13:54 PM PST by Carry_Okie (The tree of liberty needs a rope.)
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To: Carry_Okie

Who were the first Crewz to complain?

After they did, don’t you think turn about was fair play?

No, of course not. The Trump supporters are so hypocritical.

They should allow the Cruz folks to do whatever they want and not call them on it.

Blarney...


122 posted on 01/16/2016 9:16:46 PM PST by DoughtyOne (Every home needs a crewznadian that has been domestically trained.)
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To: patq

Not all Cruz supporters are like that... Folks get passionate, need to step back sometimes.

I take everything with a grain or two of salt.


123 posted on 01/16/2016 9:22:20 PM PST by SteveSCH
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To: House Atreides

Trump has given more to charities and to the people of New York than just about anyone...

This is a dumb hill to die on.


124 posted on 01/16/2016 9:23:29 PM PST by SteveSCH
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To: SteveSCH

Trump has given more to charities and to the people of New York than just about anyone...

This is a dumb hill to die on.
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Well, NOOB, I’m still robust and breathing and alive with no intention of dying this soon.


125 posted on 01/16/2016 10:04:21 PM PST by House Atreides (Cruzin' [BUT NO LONGER Trumping'] or losin'!)
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To: sauropod

I also want to know why a private citizen should be shamed for a ‘paltry’ giving at all.

It’s his damn money. He’s supported thousands by employing them and thousands more by paying taxes.

It’s his freaking money.

My husband’s about to lose his job so we’re cutting our budget. The first thing to go was the charitable giving. Right now, we’re giving zip. (Incidentally, this is the first time since the last century that we haven’t financially supported a candidate.)

And that’s OUR business.

Just as Trump’s money is HIS business.


126 posted on 01/16/2016 10:20:45 PM PST by Marie (Hey GOP... The vulgarians are at the gate.)
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To: sauropod

Agreed. I’ve been dreading this day for months. And it’s only going to get worse before it gets better.

The attacks are now getting personal and angry.


127 posted on 01/16/2016 10:22:45 PM PST by Marie (Hey GOP... The vulgarians are at the gate.)
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To: WENDLE

“use a candidate’s mother...”

Woah. I missed something here.

Who dun what?


128 posted on 01/16/2016 10:23:51 PM PST by Marie (Hey GOP... The vulgarians are at the gate.)
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To: exit82

So he doesn’t publicize his giving. That’s not a bad thing.

I still don’t think that it’s anyone’s business but his own.

GIVING is GIVING. You let it go where it’s needed and forget it. And it’s not mandatory, which is why it’s such a GIFT.


129 posted on 01/16/2016 10:27:58 PM PST by Marie (Hey GOP... The vulgarians are at the gate.)
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To: MamaB

You want me to supply your evidence for you? Good grief, this is like arguing with someone on DU.


130 posted on 01/16/2016 10:45:12 PM PST by Hoodat (Article 4, Section 4)
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To: Hoodat

Trump/de Blasio - 2016............ It’s about NYC Values, STUPID.


131 posted on 01/16/2016 11:55:12 PM PST by Gator113 (Trump/de Blasio - 2016............ It's about NYC Values, STUPID.)
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To: Hoodat

sorry but it was Cruz who took a steaming pile on Trump’s hometown and started this whole thing.. not a very Christian thing to do for a guy who can’t go 5 minutes without reminding everybody he’s the greatest Christian since Martin Luther.. maybe he ought to start with his own hometown sh@@hole Houston, Texas that’s run by a left wingnut lesbian?


132 posted on 01/17/2016 12:00:54 AM PST by Lib-Lickers 2
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To: Hoodat

Trump: I gave $500,000 out of my own pocket to help 9/11 victims, and more to other charities

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3304163/Trump-gave-500-000-pocket-help-9-11-victims-charities-claims-snubbed-way-off.html#ixzz3xTAiyGaT


133 posted on 01/17/2016 1:09:18 AM PST by TTFX
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To: zerosix

You’re just wrong about that. He’s famous for being a generous guy. As I said, when did you hear he helped the Central Park Jogger?


134 posted on 01/17/2016 4:41:00 AM PST by miss marmelstein (Richard then Third: I like to destroy the Turks (Moslims))
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To: Mollypitcher1

I don’t know. I lot of people are talking about it. I’m not the only one talking about it. Others are talking about it. It creates confusion. It creates uncertainty. Trump can’t do that to the party. Go to his accountants and his tax firm and release the documents.


135 posted on 01/17/2016 6:09:52 AM PST by sagar
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To: TTFX

Hearsay. No evidence. A simple tax filing would suffice, but Trump has not been forthcoming in that. You should have taken time to read the article first before reposting it.


136 posted on 01/17/2016 8:21:31 AM PST by Hoodat (Article 4, Section 4)
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To: Lib-Lickers 2
sorry but it was Cruz who took a steaming pile on Trump's hometown . . .

Uh, no. It was Cruz who pointed out Donald Trump's view of New York values from his interview with Tim Russert, which is EXACTLY what he said on the debate stage.

and started this whole thing..

I believe Trump "started this whole thing" with his birther attack on Cruz.

not a very Christian thing to do

Not a very Christian thing to lie about what Ted Cruz did.

137 posted on 01/17/2016 9:00:23 AM PST by Hoodat (Article 4, Section 4)
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To: Hoodat

I was not the one you were asking but I got tired of people wanting others to do their research for them. If you are so interested, do your own research. I know from just reading that he has given millions of dollars to charities over the years. I also know he has done lots of things with no publicity whatsoever. Some of those things have come out recently. So, good luck.


138 posted on 01/17/2016 10:41:25 AM PST by MamaB (Heb. 13:2)
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To: Hoodat

The klintoons deducted a couple bucks for each pair of used underpants they gave to charity.


139 posted on 01/17/2016 4:30:11 PM PST by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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