Posted on 12/20/2018 8:20:42 PM PST by UMCRevMom@aol.com
An online fundraiser started by an Air Force veteran to pay for construction of President Donald Trump's U.S.-Mexico border wall was up to millions of dollars Thursday, bringing further attention to an issue that could lead to a government shutdown.
Brian Kolfage launched the GoFundMe page Sunday, and it has since generated $6 million in donations. The site states a fundraising goal of $1 billion.
In a statement posted on the crowdsourcing page, Kolfage says the wall could be built if everyone who voted for Trump pledged $80 each.
"As a veteran who has given three limbs, I feel deeply invested to this nation to ensure future generations have everything we have today," Kolfage wrote. House GOP approves funding for Trump's border wall as shutdown nears; Senate almost certain to reject measure
A triple amputee injured in the Iraq War in 2004, Kolfage said he has contacted the Trump administration about where to send the money once the fundraiser ends.
Trump announced Thursday he would not sign a bill to keep funding the government because it fails to provide billions for his border wall. It was his second reversal in a matter of days after conservative allies and pundits accused him of backing down on a central campaign promise. His decision has thrown Congress into disarray and risks a federal shutdown this weekend.
Kolfage, who is listed on GoFundMe as being based in Miramar Beach, Florida, said in an email that he was not immediately available to comment.
The reception toward Kolfage's fundraising is far from the reaction when Arizona lawmakers similarly tried to raise money for border fencing several years ago. Crowdsourcing Border Wall
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UPDATE: patriotic citizens donate $10,348,492 of $1.0B goal for national border security as of 11:21 pm EST 12/20/2018
PLEASE HELP: CONSIDER CONTRIBUTING $15, $20, $40, $80 or whatever you can afford
https://www.gofundme.com/TheTrumpWall...
We The People Will Fund The Wall
• My name is Brian Kolfage, I have a verified blue check facebook page as a public figure and I’m a Purple Heart Recipient triple amputee veteran.
• Please read entire statement before emailing questions
• Any questions about this message & Follow me on my facebook or email me at Bkolfage@gmail.com
• The campaign is set to the MAX that Gofundme has at the moment... working to get it raised
• USE #GoFundTheWall as a hashtag on social media
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• FOX NEWS : 12/20 Laura Ingraham Tonight at 10pm EST in the works, will let you know.
• 12/20: 7:15am CST The Tennessee Star Report on 98.3 FM and 1510 WLAC - Nashville
• FOX NEWS BUSINESS: 12/21 Mornings With Maria
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The government has accepted large private donations before, most recently a billionaire donated $7.5 Million to fund half of the Washington Monument repairs in 2012; this is no different.
Like a majority of those American citizens who voted to elect President Donald J Trump, we voted for him to Make America Great Again. President Trump’s main campaign promise was to BUILD THE WALL. And as he’s followed through on just about every promise so far, this wall project needs to be completed still.
As a veteran who has given so much, 3 limbs, I feel deeply invested to this nation to ensure future generations have everything we have today. Too many Americans have been murdered by illegal aliens and too many illegals are taking advantage of the United States taxpayers with no means of ever contributing to our society.
I have grandparents who immigrated to America legally, they did it the correct way and it’s time we uphold our laws, and get this wall BUILT!It’s up to Americans to help out and pitch in to get this project rolling.
“If the 63 million people who voted for Trump each pledge $80, we can build the wall.” That equates to roughly 5Billion Dollars, even if we get half, that’s half the wall. We can do this.
Democrats are going to stall this project by every means possible and play political games to ensure President Trump doesn’t get his victor. They’d rather see President Trump fail, than see America succeed. However, if we can fund a large portion of this wall, it will jumpstart things and will be less money Trump has to secure from our politicians.
This won’t be easy, but it’s our duty as citizens. This needs to be shared every single day by each of you on social media. We can do it, and we can help President Trump make America safe again!
• How do you know this is not a scam? I’m using my real name, my real information, you can contact me and hold me accountable. People who try to scam you will not be upfront with their information, they will hide and not use their name. I have a public figure Facebook page with a blue check mark issued by facebook that verifies my identity. I’m a retired United States Air Force member who was wounded in Iraq, and lost 3 limbs. I have a website BrianKolfage.com where you can verify more about me. I will respond. I’ve been on Fox News many times, you can see I’m credible and a real person. The Gary Sinise Foundation also built me and my family a home. Do your research before donating, and contact me if you have any questions.
• How will we get the funds to the right place? We have contacted the Trump Administration to secure a point of contact where all funds will go upon completion. When get this information secured we will update. We have many very high level contacts already helping.
• Republican Representative Steven Palazzo of Mississippi is introducing legislation to direct the Treasury Department to issue government savings bonds which would allow us to fund the wall this method. This is just one option, there are others on the table being discussed.
• 100% of your donations will go to the Trump Wall.
• We are working with a law firm on a legal document that will bind the government to using the funds for the border wall itself, nothing else.
• We will hold all funds and not release a single penny until we have all legal aspects covered to ensure our money goes only to the wall.
• If we don’t reach our goal or come significantly close we will refund every single penny. We are working on a time frame to achieve.
LET’S GET THIS WALL BUILT! And make America Safe Again!
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If only FReepers were this fervent about supporting Free Republic...
The msm is already coming after this guy hard, he’s getting the Joe the Plumber treatment. No shock that this triple amputee war hero has the courage to stand against the storm headed his way.
I just donated $50. I may do more in the future after I see how this goes.
This campaign is on track to set all sorts of records.
The Senate should modify their version of the funding resolution to be $4.99 B. This is to recognize the partnership with over 170,000 American People that ponied up on their own $10 M for the cause.
An email buddy told me that there are already LIEberal assholes setting up bogus GoFundMe accounts promising to use the moneys collected to fund The Donald’s Wall.
Y’all need to let your email buddies know that this is the only legitimate web site for funding the wall.
If the rinos were not blind, they would see that this is an omen.
It demonstrates the determination and the temperament of the voters.
This could change the way things get funded in America.
We, the people, raise the money for what we want. Congress and the IRS can take a hike. Try to deny us what we have already pledged our money for. Try to tax us for what we already paid for. See if we re-elect you if you do.
I would be happy if they just changed the way they compensate immigrants who are allowed in.
Put a limit on the number of years they call collect Medicare, Welfare, free education through college. And more.
Getting in should NOT be like winning the lotto.
Years ago they had to be sponsored——someone who would support them if the immigrant couldn’t find work.
This may not have applied to refugees though——and that’s what these new ones are seeking,refugee status.
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I kicked in $50 - it’s a symbolic act, but hopefully the symbolism of this fund-raising will open some eyes in Washington. I expect Trump to hang tough on the border wall issue - it’s the reason I and many others voted for him. If he does not make it clear that he is 100% committed to getting it built, he will be a one-term president regardless of the other good things he has done.
After losing three limbs, I imagine this guy would have the courage to stand up against anything.
And the left is going to have a fit just looking at that picture. They’ll claim it’s another movement by white supremacists based on how ‘white’ this family looks.
If I said illegal immigrants, itv was a mistake. I meant legal immigrants.
They have zillions of incense gives to jump the border. It’s like a jackpot.
No.
$5B is only enough for 1/4 of the amount needed.
Congress should have allocated the whole 25B that will be needed.
Then there are cost overruns to consider.
Although usually when Trump is running a building project it comes in under budget and at an earlier date then is originally projected.
That’s great what this Vet is doing. And what a beautiful family he has!
I believe that NO IMMIGRANT should get paid by the American taxpayer!
If a person wants to live here, they MUST be self-supporting, or have a sponsor pay their way!
If we eliminate the FRee stuff, they will not come here!
Can you make a donation in another person’s name for Christmas?
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