Wanting to be a part of this might be better done by contributing to Trumps favorite group "Wounded Warriors" in his name rather than a PAC......and letting Trump know you did that.
Posted on 08/28/2015 5:14:41 PM PDT by JediJones
Despite his prior pledge to self-fund his campaign, the billionaire businessman now appears to be embracing big donors.
...even as Trump publicly scorned other candidates’ use of super PACs, he tacitly gave approval to the Make America Great Again PAC by attending a fundraiser the group held [in July].
Trump spoke for between 10 and 15 minutes at the mid-July fundraiser, where about 200 people packed into a private residence in Manhattan.
“There are so many people wanting to contribute and I am so grateful for their support. I appreciate the moral investment in my vision to Make America Great Again,” Trump said in an e-mailed statement to POLITICO Friday.
Trump’s previously unreported appearance at a PAC fundraiser is striking, given his frequent criticism of the role of PACs in other candidates’ campaigns.
On Sunday, he further opened the door to big donor money, saying he would consider taking some sizable contributions for his campaign — so long as there are no strings attached.
“We have a lot of small contributors. I would even take big contributors, as long as they don’t expect anything,” Trump said...
...he proclaimed during his announcement speech on June 16 that he would self-finance his run.
“I’m using my own money. I’m not using the lobbyists. I’m not using donors. I don’t care. I’m really rich,” Trump said.
... it’s not clear the extent of the ties between Trump and the five super PACs.... None appear to be run by former Trump aides or close associates, unlike some of the groups supporting other candidates...
“Any and all donations to either the Donald J. Trump for President campaign or Super PACs looking to support Mr. Trump as the front runner for the Republican nomination are greatly appreciated, but totally unsolicited,” a campaign spokeswoman said...
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
The operative line from the story.
“now appears to be embracing big donors.”
Howie Carr the northeasts 3-7 conservation radio host and a rich republican came up with the idea for this. It was 100 a ticket...Probably cost trump more then that for security for the evening.
Trump is my first choice, but since he’s wealthy and says he doesn’t need it, I’m sending money to my second choice, Dr. Carson. I want him to be number 2 and if Donald stumbles, he will be next in line.
Wanting to be a part of this might be better done by contributing to Trumps favorite group "Wounded Warriors" in his name rather than a PAC......and letting Trump know you did that.
Trump has long had a web site for donors, with a (I believe) $2700 limit.
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