Posted on 03/01/2016 6:12:06 AM PST by Citizen Zed
A financial adviser who was recently highlighted in an article in The New York Times as the only Goldman Sachs employee to contribute to Donald J. Trump’s presidential campaign has been placed on administrative leave, according to people familiar with the matter.
The employee, Luke Thorburn, made two donations, totaling $534.58, to Mr. Trump’s campaign in September, according to Federal Election Commission records. He also trademarked the phrase “Make Christianity Great Again,” according to public records.
The Times confirmed that Mr. Thorburn is associated with a website that sells hats that resemble Mr. Trump’s red and blue “Make America Great Again” caps, replacing the word “America” with “Christianity.”
Goldman employees are allowed to pursue outside business opportunities, but they first must get clearance from the company.
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He was put on leave because he was selling hats.
You took the word out of my mouth!
We know Heidi Cruz certainly had clearance from GS. But GS disapproves of Christianity?? Who would of thunk!
As of last week, for instance, Goldman employees had contributed more than $199,000 to the campaign of Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, a Republican, and more than $94,000 to that of Hillary Clinton, a Democrat.
It’s Goldman Sachs’ way of tipping their hats to Mrs. Cruz.....IMHO.
Wonder if Ted approves. Let’s see if the Constitution matters in this case.
Could well have been other reasons and that was just the excuse.
Goldman Sachs is the reason I won’t vote for Cruz.
Eggsacteley. UntwusTed!
Trump needs to use this to counter the “Eminent Domain stole this lady’s house and forced her on the street” talking point.
He approves whatever his corporate paymasters approve
Wait a minute. How did he contribute to Trump’s campaign? I thought Trump was self financing his campaign and didn’t take contributions.
Cruz is a sleaze.
2016: a choice between Donald Trump and Goldman Sachs.
Goldman? Cruz Family Values on display here.
I don’t get the connection but DT does not care about preservation (he would build a golf course next to Old Faithful if he thought he would make money) or anyone else but himself.
TRIED AGAIN RECENTLY IN SCOTLAND! Didn’t make news here but the Scot redneck would not be budged and was given an award for his perseverance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADecI4xw-yg
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/trump-scottish-rival-honored-countrymen-article-1.1213338
Trump had the homes within view of his “greatest golf course in the world” (lost money last 3 years) blocked with trees and piles of dirt. Now those who have lived there for 40 years cannot see the “preservation” dunes and ocean.
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Susan, 59, has been penned in too - with a 10ft mound of earth with trees on top blocking her once-expansive view.
Read more at http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/residents-fear-donald-trump-will-launch-1403310#AOfWjVrGuR8U51YC.99
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What does he do later? He sues the Scottish government when they want to put up windmills within view from the course because it would take away from the pleasure of HIS view from his course.
“He alleged in the judicial review that his own human rights had been breached, because the windfarm, which is funded by the European commission and supported by many local organisations which had also backed Trump’s golf resort, interfered with his “peaceful enjoyment of his property”.”
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/feb/11/donald-trump-irish-golf-scotland-windfarm#comments
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13806500.Trump_s___2_million_losses_at_Scottish_golf_courses/
http://www.npr.org/2012/08/02/157609870/in-the-scottish-dunes-its-david-versus-the-donald
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/feb/11/donald-trump-irish-golf-scotland-windfarm
Guid cheerio the nou!
Aw, isn’t that cute - another catchy sound bite.
Goldman Sachs can support Republican or Democrat, but NOTHING outside of that.
No because it was not approved. Imagine all the entrepaneurs bringing their ideas in to get a business loan and the employees use those ideas. I’m surprised DT hasn’t sued him yet for infringement. Similar to insider trading?
And Make Christianity Great Again? what is that? How about Make Christians remember that Satan attacks us at our weakest times and deceives us into believing a lie because of a great need. Deceives us into believing that giving an inch to gain a foot is ok.
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