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Have Dinner with the president for the inauguration, only $1M
Posted on 11/30/16 at 12:02 pm
Posted on 11/30/16 at 12:02 pm
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Obama did this too, as did Bush. Just a way to generate funds. But does this level of fundraising bother anyone who was hoping to keep lobbyist out of the New Washington?
If I give $1m, I want more than a dinner, that's for sure.
Trump had made a similar comment months before when he explained why he donated to both sides.
The term "can't be bought" was thrown around a lot. This is just something that has to be done for normal party fundraising. I'm sure diehard trumpkins will take this as a slam against the man, rather than an opening of discourse.
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The special rewards being offered to Trump’s biggest backers could cut against his pledge to ‘drain the swamp’ and run an administration free from the influence of wealthy interests
Obama did this too, as did Bush. Just a way to generate funds. But does this level of fundraising bother anyone who was hoping to keep lobbyist out of the New Washington?
If I give $1m, I want more than a dinner, that's for sure.
Trump had made a similar comment months before when he explained why he donated to both sides.
The term "can't be bought" was thrown around a lot. This is just something that has to be done for normal party fundraising. I'm sure diehard trumpkins will take this as a slam against the man, rather than an opening of discourse.
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Posted on 11/30/16 at 12:07 pm to Napoleon
It's hypocritical definitely.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 12:09 pm to Napoleon
At this point, believe in Trump because you think his policies are better than what Hillary's or Jeb's or whoever's would have been.
If you ever thought he was interested in draining any swamp, you were naive. If you still think that he does, you may be mental. It was his hook, nothing more.
If you ever thought he was interested in draining any swamp, you were naive. If you still think that he does, you may be mental. It was his hook, nothing more.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 12:11 pm to Napoleon
Soros will probably fund some stooges to go and disrupt the meal because liberals are classless.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 12:11 pm to Napoleon
He has been still selling and promoting shite. For God sakes he has $100 Christmas ornaments.
He is probably trying to get his money back from the campaign.
Also I'm not sure if he considers the million dollar dinner a lobbyist pay off or if he considers it a way to generate revenue.
I'm sure it is the latter and will probably not take someone's begging for something at the dinner table seriously.
He is probably trying to get his money back from the campaign.
Also I'm not sure if he considers the million dollar dinner a lobbyist pay off or if he considers it a way to generate revenue.
I'm sure it is the latter and will probably not take someone's begging for something at the dinner table seriously.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 12:11 pm to Walking the Earth
The election is over. Don't believe in him because he was the lesser of evils. If anything you should be constantly challenging him to make sure he keeps good on his promises. I'm not trying to bash Trump here. Just saying, don't be a blind follower.
Posted on 11/30/16 at 12:12 pm to russellvillehog
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take someone's begging for something at the dinner table seriously
Pretty sure that's not how lobbying works
Posted on 11/30/16 at 12:15 pm to Napoleon
Inaugural-committee officials said Tuesday that details of the donor packages could change and noted that contributions from registered lobbyists will not be accepted.
“The Presidential Inaugural Committee is a 501(c)4 organisation that is non-political, offering an opportunity for every American to participate in the democratic process of our country,” Boris Epshteyn, the committee's communications director, said in a statement. “The Inaugural events are, to a large extent, privately funded so as to not use taxpayer dollars. For the 58th Presidential Inaugural, any and all funds raised above amounts needed to fund the Inaugural events will be donated to charitable organizations.”
President Obama offered top contributors for his second inauguration, when the committee organising the festivities accepted unlimited individual contributions and corporate money. (That was a reversal from four years earlier, when Obama's first inaugural committee capped individual donations at $50,000 (£40,100) and barred corporate contributions.)
The top donor package for Obama's second inauguration solicited at least $250,000 (£200,430) from individuals and $1m from corporations. In exchange, supporters received four tickets to the inaugural ball, two bleacher seats to the parade, a VIP reception at a candlelight celebration on inauguration eve, tickets to a children's concert, access to special receptions and a meeting with Obama's finance team.
“The Presidential Inaugural Committee is a 501(c)4 organisation that is non-political, offering an opportunity for every American to participate in the democratic process of our country,” Boris Epshteyn, the committee's communications director, said in a statement. “The Inaugural events are, to a large extent, privately funded so as to not use taxpayer dollars. For the 58th Presidential Inaugural, any and all funds raised above amounts needed to fund the Inaugural events will be donated to charitable organizations.”
President Obama offered top contributors for his second inauguration, when the committee organising the festivities accepted unlimited individual contributions and corporate money. (That was a reversal from four years earlier, when Obama's first inaugural committee capped individual donations at $50,000 (£40,100) and barred corporate contributions.)
The top donor package for Obama's second inauguration solicited at least $250,000 (£200,430) from individuals and $1m from corporations. In exchange, supporters received four tickets to the inaugural ball, two bleacher seats to the parade, a VIP reception at a candlelight celebration on inauguration eve, tickets to a children's concert, access to special receptions and a meeting with Obama's finance team.
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