Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted June 7, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 7, 2017 Forbes is probably fake news also Feel free to share your 'secret real sources' Trump Funneled Cancer Charity Money to His Businesses, Associates: Report The Trump Foundation came under heavy scrutiny during Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. David Farenthold of The Washington Post even won the Pulitzer Prize solely for his reporting on Trump's charitable (mis)givings, which included using $20,000 of his foundation's money to purchase a portrait of himself. After the election in November, the Trump Foundation admitted to violating a legal prohibition on "self-dealing," or using money meant for a nonprofit to benefit its leader. Related: Trump can cash in on working class supporters with budget hotel brand Such shady practices apparently weren't limited to his own charity. According to a report released Tuesday by Forbes, once his son Eric's charity golf tournament started raising a substantial amount of money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which specializes in pediatric cancer, Trump began charging for the use of Trump Organization golf courses, and, ultimately, funneling the money the tournament raised into other charities that benefited Trump's business interests. Trending: Premier League Transfer News June 7, 2017: Mourinho Targets Bargain, Chelsea Wins Lukaku Race Eric Trump, who first hosted the Eric Trump Foundation golf invitational in 2007, has always maintained that he is able to hold the event on Trump Organization courses free of charge, and that much of the food, drinks, entertainment and equipment is either comped or paid for by sponsors. According to tax filings obtained by Forbes, the event expenses averaged around $50,000 for each of its first four years. Then, in 2011, the cost rose to $142,000. This was allegedly because Trump learned that the course was being used without charge, and became upset. "Mr. Trump had a cow," Ian Gillule, a former membership and marketing director at Trump National Westchester, told Forbes. "He flipped. He was like, 'We're donating all of this stuff, and there's no paper trail? No credit?' And he went nuts. He said, 'I don't care if it's my son or not—everybody gets billed.'" Trump then essentially laundered money through the tournament by having his foundation donate to his son, in order to cover the event fees that the Trump Organization was now being paid. From Forbes: Don't miss: Trump Twitter Blocking 'Violates First Amendment' "In effect, though, this maneuver would appear to have more in common with a drug cartel's money-laundering operation than a charity's best-practices textbook. That $100,000 in outside donations to the Donald J. Trump Foundation (remember: Trump himself didn't give to his own foundation at this time) passed through the Eric Trump Foundation—and wound up in the coffers of Donald Trump's private businesses." By 2015, the event's expenses had reached $322,000. Forbes spoke with golf tournament organizers and the former head golf pro at Trump National Westchester, and no one could fathom how a one-day charity event could cost so much money. https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-funneled-cancer-charity-money-203002376.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 By 2015, the event's expenses had reached $322,000. Forbes spoke with golf tournament organizers and the former head golf pro at Trump National Westchester, and no one could fathom how a one-day charity event could cost so much money. Lawmakers are taking turns lambasting the General Services Administration for its lavish spending habits, and the agency will endure a third consecutive day of scrutiny Wednesday when two Senate committees review its budget, the Washington Post reports. The federal government’s real estate and supply agency made waves for stiffing taxpayers with an $823,000 bill from a Las Vegas conference in October 2010, but further probes revealed a history of excessive spending and misconduct. For instance, while most interns survive on monthly stipends, GSA treated about 120 of its interns to a five-day conference at a Palm Springs, Calif., resort in May 2010. More recently, an investigation led by Inspector General Brian D. Miller found 115 missing Apple iPods meant for an employee-rewards program. (MORE: GSA Testimony Becomes Tense on 2nd Day) Thanks to Miller’s investigation into the agency and its fete, taxpayers can see how their hard-earned cash is put to use. On the heels of Tax Day, here are some highlights of how the agency spent nearly a million dollars on a single party: Western Regions Conference Planning: $136,504 • $100,405.37 in employee travel costs for pre-planning meetings, scouting trips and a “dry run.” • More than $30,000 in pre-conference catering including lunch at $57.72 per person. Western Regions Conference Catering: $146, 527 • $5,600 for three semi-private in-room parties • $79, 511 for light refreshments and breakfast • $31,208 for a “networking reception” • $44 per head for daily breakfast • $30,208, or about $95 per person, for reception and dinner Team-Building Exercise: $75,000 • Teams built bicycles which were later donated to the local Boys’ and Girls Club Other Party Perks: • $3,749.40 for T-shirts • $2,781.50 for water bottles • $400 for rented tuxedos for three officials • $6,325 for commemorative coins in velvet boxes for all participants • $1,840 on vests for 19 “regional ambassadors” and other employees The AP also notes that taxpayers footed the bill for $7,000 on sushi at a networking reception and $3,200 for a session with a mind reader. See the full report here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I have seen it reported in many outlets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted June 7, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, Mainecat said: I have seen it reported in many outlets. Well there you go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted June 7, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 7, 2017 Hey Union Hack - is it legal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer254 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, SnowRider said: Hey Union Hack - is it legal? Is it legal? The simple fact is that it shouldn't be acceptable no matter who is doing it. But as usual, you focus on only the "other" political party. No matter what side is doing it, it's disingenuous. Edited June 7, 2017 by racer254 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member SnowRider Posted June 7, 2017 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 7, 2017 7 minutes ago, racer254 said: Is it legal? The simple fact is that it shouldn't be acceptable no matter who is doing it. But as usual, you focus on only the "other" political party. No matter what side is doing it, it's disingenuous. Did you intend to quote Union Snake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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