Trump once stated he could be first guy to run for President and make money at it...

upsideguy said:

While Trump executes the perfect head fake alleging Clinton corruption, he is taking money from his political donors and putting it in his own pocket...

"In 2000 Donald Trump told Fortune magazine, “It’s very possible that I could be the first presidential candidate to run and make money on it.”


During this primary season, Donald Trump made a point of not taking outside donations, but now he is. Some of Trump’s campaign money is making its way back to the candidate himself, because unlike any other candidate in modern history, Trump is using his businesses for his campaign."


"....But the Republican nominee has offset some of that by pouring $7.2 million dollars -- just over eight percent of the money his campaign has spent through July -- into his own businesses...."

Is Donald Trump making money off his presidential bid? - CBS News

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MaggieD said:

So what's WRONG with that? If his campaign can patronize his own businesses, the most I can muster is, "So??"

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upsideguy said:

While Trump executes the perfect head fake alleging Clinton corruption, he is taking money from his political donors and putting it in his own pocket...

"In 2000 Donald Trump told Fortune magazine, “It’s very possible that I could be the first presidential candidate to run and make money on it.”


During this primary season, Donald Trump made a point of not taking outside donations, but now he is. Some of Trump’s campaign money is making its way back to the candidate himself, because unlike any other candidate in modern history, Trump is using his businesses for his campaign."


"....But the Republican nominee has offset some of that by pouring $7.2 million dollars -- just over eight percent of the money his campaign has spent through July -- into his own businesses...."

Is Donald Trump making money off his presidential bid? - CBS News

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upsideguy said:

While Trump executes the perfect head fake alleging Clinton corruption, he is taking money from his political donors and putting it in his own pocket...

"In 2000 Donald Trump told Fortune magazine, “It’s very possible that I could be the first presidential candidate to run and make money on it.”


During this primary season, Donald Trump made a point of not taking outside donations, but now he is. Some of Trump’s campaign money is making its way back to the candidate himself, because unlike any other candidate in modern history, Trump is using his businesses for his campaign."


"....But the Republican nominee has offset some of that by pouring $7.2 million dollars -- just over eight percent of the money his campaign has spent through July -- into his own businesses...."

Is Donald Trump making money off his presidential bid? - CBS News

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cpwill said:

I think the point is - he has one (1!) office in the swing state of Florida. His campaign doesn't seem interested in actually winning, it seems interested in paying inflated prices to Trump businesses for everything.

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Abbazorkzog said:

Yep. Trump wins. Either way.
God I ****ing hate this election.

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Quazimodo said:

Maybe after he's elected and he gets up and running, he can open a Play For Pay Organization and move into the old Clinton Offices. Where they're going, they won't need them anymore.

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reinoe said:

When Trump wins I want him to move all White House operations to Trump establishments. The CIA operating out of Trump Tower. The FBI out of Trump Vegas. It's actually quite exciting.

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reinoe said:

Lot's of people are jealous of Trump's tactical genius.

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MaggieD said:

So what's WRONG with that? If his campaign can patronize his own businesses, the most I can muster is, "So??"

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Anthony60 said:

OMG, you've got him! You posted this as a joke, right? He's running against one of the most corrupt people ever to run, and this what you've got? LOL! Let us know when the FBI concludes it's investigation. Haha!

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upsideguy said:

While Trump executes the perfect head fake alleging Clinton corruption, he is taking money from his political donors and putting it in his own pocket...

"In 2000 Donald Trump told Fortune magazine, “It’s very possible that I could be the first presidential candidate to run and make money on it.”


During this primary season, Donald Trump made a point of not taking outside donations, but now he is. Some of Trump’s campaign money is making its way back to the candidate himself, because unlike any other candidate in modern history, Trump is using his businesses for his campaign."


"....But the Republican nominee has offset some of that by pouring $7.2 million dollars -- just over eight percent of the money his campaign has spent through July -- into his own businesses...."

Is Donald Trump making money off his presidential bid? - CBS News

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Ben Carson fashions himself a political novice, but he’s an expert at one crucial political skill: cashing in on public exposure.

Carson, perhaps more than any other presidential candidate, is profiting handsomely from the fame he has gained as a popular upstart contender for the Republican nomination. And unlike most candidates who put their business interests on hold while campaigning, Carson has continued to earn lavish speaking fees as a candidate, while also raking in book royalties and income from other sources.

Right behind Carson in the presidential windfall sweepstakes is Donald Trump, whose new book, "Crippled America," has sold more than 50,000 copies in less than one month, according to Nielsen Bookscan and other sources. Mike Huckabee, Ted Cruz and Rand Paul have also penned timely books that are selling well as they ride the coattails of the campaign.

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reinoe said:

Lot's of people are jealous of Trump's tactical genius.

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ModerateGOP said:

What's wrong about it is that he has business venues but he overcharges his own campaign where if he used a different location, or just i dunno didn't raise prices obscenely high. He wouldn't have to spend nearly 2/3rds of what he does charge!!!! In fact, an honorable person would just let his campaign work in his businesses for FREE! That would free up a lot of useless spending. I fear what he would add to the debt of our country with those types of practices.

The argument that Trump is only using it for good business doesn't fly. In fact it's crony capitalism at its finest.

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"Mr. Trump continues to contribute his own money to the campaign, including $2 million dollars on this report which more than accounts for things like rent at his own properties, which he is required to pay according to FEC laws. To date he has contributed over $60 million dollars to fund his campaign and to say he has profited in any way is totally and completely false,” campaign spokesperson Hope Hicks said.[/QUOTE]

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Abbazorkzog said:

If it weren't for Trump, we wouldn't be staring down the barrel of a Second Clinton Presidency.

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upsideguy said:

Don't fret. She is a one termer.

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MaggieD said:

I think people's math is just a bit off. Don't you?

"Mr. Trump continues to contribute his own money to the campaign, including $2 million dollars on this report which more than accounts for things like rent at his own properties, which he is required to pay according to FEC laws. To date he has contributed over $60 million dollars to fund his campaign and to say he has profited in any way is totally and completely false,” campaign spokesperson Hope Hicks said.[/QUOTE]

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