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Trump launches GoFundMe to help Hurricane Helene victims, raises more than $1M

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See, Trump's not such a bad guy after all is he? (Why doesn't Trump use his own money???? Maybe he needs it for legal fees)

Former President Trump raised more than $1 million dollars on Monday to benefit victims in the wake of the devastation left by Hurricane Helene.

A GoFundMe page was launched by the Trump campaign following the former president's visit to battered Georgia where he toured hard-hit areas left in Helene's wake.

click here to read... unless you are triggered by Fox News. If that's the case then here is your binky.
 
There are credible charities that consistently help during natural disasters:

Hurricanes Milton and Helene

The Red Cross is assisting with Hurricanes Milton and Helene response efforts across the Southeast. Learn how to get help if you are affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Learn how you can help those who are already affected.
www.redcross.org

United Way Worldwide Establishes Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund to Provide Urgent Support to Impacted Communities | United Way Worldwide

United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.
www.unitedway.org

Hurricane Helene

TSA EDS National Site
disaster.salvationarmyusa.org

Hurricane Helene Emergency Response

my.americares.org


I would think Trump could raise 10 times what he could raise on GoFundMe just by calling his immediate family members for donations of a few million each. Although there may be some legal reasons they aren't allowed to be involved in charities – together or individually. I can't recall the exact terms of their settlements.

Trump pays up: $2M to charities as fine for foundation abuse

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is paying up after conceding that he used his charitable foundation at times as a personal piggy bank.
apnews.com
 
Wasn't Trump banned from being involved in charities after ripping off the last one he was involved with?. Taking money from kids with cancer or something like that?
 
He will never send them the money. Plus why is he asking for other people’s money? Couldn’t he donate himself?
 
I hope the vast majority of that funding actually goes to help with recovery from said hurricane, I've heard stories about what Trump charities are like, and they aren't good.

Edit: Is there a reason Fox didn't link to the gofundme in question? Is there some legal reason they didn't?

Edit2: Average donation appears to be about $207, thought at least one person donated $500,000, and according to the article you linked, 3 entities others donated $100,000, which means 4 entities donated about half of the amount raised.
So far at least.

Edit 3: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-hurricane-helene-victims-with-president-trump
 
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Oh look, Trump found yet another way to bilk suckers out of their cash.

What are the guarantees the any of money will actually go to those who need it? Probably the same level of guarantee that previous Trump charities were raising money that went to the actual causes.

Donald J. Trump Pays Court-Ordered $2 Million For Illegally Using Trump Foundation Funds

Trump Ordered to Pay Eight Separate Charities $250,000 Each Remaining $1.8 Million in Trump Foundation Bank Account Disbursed Among Charities NEW YORK – New
ag.ny.gov

Might as well throw your money away on a pair of Trump sneakers or a Trump watch.
 
PoliSciPulse said:
I -will- say it's a good gesture. And I will say it's an even better gesture if he follows through. That said, if he simply pockets the money, then he's doing a GoFundMe scam that's as old as time. Nothing original here either way.
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That is where I am at. Wonderful gesture.

But I am not stupid enough to set aside the notion that he may use it for his own purposes.

I will stick to Red Cross. Not perfect - but consistently mobilizing forces in times of disaster.
 
Meredith O'Rourke of Tallahassee, also Trump's top finance person, is listed as the organizer of the online fundraiser, which on Monday morning blew past its $1 million goal with $4 million in donations listed.
 
Don't get me wrong here, any money raised to help out is a good thing. But the reality is, Trump could have called Elon and raised $100M in 5 minutes. He has many buddies worth billions.

This is nothing more than an election ploy to help him get votes. He had no business getting in the way of the clean-up effort.
 
anatta said:
Meredith O'Rourke of Tallahassee, also Trump's top finance person, is listed as the organizer of the online fundraiser, which on Monday morning blew past its $1 million goal with $4 million in donations listed.
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Weird, she is also listed on numerous other Trump fundraisers..



 
So we’re supposed to believe that the guy who stole money from a children’s cancer charity is actually going to give charity money to people?




No thanks. My donation already went to the Red Cross because they are a legitimate organization and will actually get help to the people on the ground with the donations they receive.


MAGAs are their gullibility.
 


Now, now... Trump charities are known for their thrift at administering donations...
 
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