Posted on 01/29/2016 10:41:27 AM PST by Citizen Zed
Trump has to figure out who the money it raises is going, and organizations aren't exactly lining up behind him for cash. The Trump camp in an email to supporters said Thursday's event would "benefit Veteran Organizations." As to which entities it will specifically be helping, it's a mystery.
Paul Rieckhoff, founder and CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, took to Twitter Wednesday to announce that his organization had not and would not be accepting donations from the GOP frontrunner.
"Since we've gotten so many questions: no, @IAVA has not heard from the Trump campaign and we have no idea what groups he's involving tomorrow," he wrote. He later added, "If offered, @IAVA will decline donations from Trump's event. We need strong policies from candidates, not to be used for political stunts."
The Wounded Warrior Project has also denied involvement with Trump's plans. A spokesperson for the organization said in an email, "We are not aware of any fundraising efforts on our behalf with Mr. Donald Trump."
VoteVets.org, which calls itself the largest progressive group of veterans in American, issued a statement to Trump: "Don't hide from Megyn Kelly behind us."
Neither Trump representatives nor the event organizer responded to request for information on the organizations to which it will donate the funds raised on Thursday.
Moreover, Trump's record on veteran support across the board is mixed, and his rally has brought past examples of his missteps and shortcomings to the forefront.
Historically, Trump's veteran support bark has been stronger than his bite. From 2009 to 2013, the Donald J. Trump Foundation donated $5.5 million to charities, of which only $57,000 went to organizations that directly benefit military veterans or their families, according to Forbes.
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yes. He donated all of SIXTY THOUSAND in FIVE YEARS.
and wanted legitimate vets with special vendor licenses kicked off fifth avenue because you can’t have lowlife vet scum ont he most expensive bloc in the world.
yeah, they weren’t bums. i worked a block away, most of you didn’t.
he’s a real gem to the soldiers
Shameless liars strike again.
Correct to the lies from this GOPE media mouthpiece.
List of 22 Vets groups that took part last night in Trumps event.
https://assets.donaldjtrump.com/MILITARY_CHARITIES_SHEET_FOR_MR._TRUMP.pdf
A lot has been made about the fact that money donated was first directed into Trump’s foundation.
Simply put, in order for donations to be exempt from federal taxes, they must go into a 501(C) account.
There was not enough time for the Trump organization to set up a 501(C) specifically for this charity event. So, the money for veterans groups will be distributed through Trump’s 501(C) foundation.
NY Vets statements about Trumps previous commitment to Vets
Leader of New York Veterans Group Defends Donald Trump
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/leader-york-veterans-group-defends-donald-trump/story?id=32571459
1 Vets group, IAVA, rushed out to refuse to take part in Trumps event. Odd since they were never asked to be part of it.
The leader of Iava biggest priority was repeal of Dont ask Don’t tell and full acceptance of homosexuality in the military. On Fox News yesterday he was forced to admit he think Hillary Clinton is the best candidate on Vets issues.
Think that pretty much explains the agenda of IAVA. IAVA raised $6 million last year and spent only $80,000 on helping Vets. Its nothing but a PR front for a Leftist political action group.
“Stunt”??????????????????
I take the word of real Vets over the shameless lying of campaign drones.
NY Vets statements about Trumps previous commitment to Vets
Leader of New York Veterans Group Defends Donald Trump
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/leader-york-veterans-group-defends-donald-trump/story?id=32571459
List has been published Gentleman from Manchester NH who runs a home for 10 vets , distribution of food for over 200, and warm clothing explained that most names on list were small grassroots grouos who were not qualifying for federal funds. His group : LIBERTY ????
He was featured on CNN This morning. Check their website.
so the FAKE vet who said he was using them for propoganda and said he didn’t want his money
dont go away mad, just go away
he gave 60k over five years. 100k to the clintons.
dispute that one genius
Poor little dp, his candidate sucks so bad he is reduced to posting infantile snarks about other candidates because he has nothing worthwhile he can post about his candidate
Agreed. The noisy naysayer org is more about being a Soros mouth piece whose interface with veterans is subservient to its allegiance to Soros.
Grow up. Trump has done more to help vets than you’ll ever do.
Based on what the NY City Vets group say you are a shameless liar. I’ll take their word over yours.
Either an outdated article or complete bullshit
Didn’t Trump donate over $1M of his own money & raise a total of over $5M at the event?
I’m sure those amounts pale in comparison to the amounts you have donated, right?
[Didn’t Trump donate over $1M of his own money & raise a total of over $5M at the event?]
With Trump’s $1M, the total was actually $6M
The One’s attempt to disrupt the debate was an utter failure. He raised money from his friends (through intimidation? his usual method)? Not a particularly large amount. The One’s followers think he beat the GOPe because it wasn’t the most watched debate although there were more views last night than at the last debate with The One present.
The total Trump donated from between 2008 and 2012 certainly pales by comparison.
I very much appreciate the links. Refreshing.
I wasn’t sure, but now I see your true colors : (
I’m sorry I don’t waste my time trying to pry open the welded shut minds of you campaign bots any more.
I merely correct the lies pumped out your sort of brain dead bot poster and them move on to nuking the next habitual liar who comes along.
That’s BS and everyone knows it.
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