Trump's new money-maker: political speeches to fans

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"...it was a for-profit show, more like a rock concert. The proceeds benefit Trump personally as part of a multimillion-dollar deal to speak at the events..."

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Trump’s new money-maker: political speeches to fans
Trump signed a multi-million dollar deal to deliver a series speeches that appear almost identical to his campaign rallies.
6:37 PM · Jul 7, 2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/07/07/trump-for-profit-speeches-american-freedom-tour/

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SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — On a Saturday morning at an arena outside Memphis, Terri Owens joined the crowd streaming in to see former president Donald Trump.

They lined up according to how much they’d paid.

At the far end of a white entrance tent, near a bus wrapped with a photo of Trump’s head on a muscular, shirtless body, were attendees who paid $55 for a pair of tickets as “citizens,” a general admittance option. At the front, closest to the doors guarded by Secret Service agents, stood a “presidential” tier who shelled out $3,995 each.

Owens, a 53-year-old nurse, bought a pair of VIP tickets for $800. She wasn’t clear on where the money was going — nor did she care.

“I really wanted to do my part in contributing to where he can keep doing what he’s doing, traveling around,” Owens said. “I know he probably doesn’t need financial help by any means, but just to do my part in supporting him because I believe in what he’s doing.”

In fact, the fees aren’t going to Trump’s political action committee, his $100 million war chest. This event was not a Trump rally, where attendance is free.

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MAGAts are the stupidest motherfuckers in the whole world.

[mgardener]

1. A fool and money

Are soon parted.

[Beachnutt]

2. Hopefully they can pay him to be a prison penpal soon.

[badhair77]

3. If they didn't do their homework they deserve to

part with their money. I hope psychologists are studying the minds of these trumpers that so closely follow him. Their results could be interesting. File it with cult followers.

[Demobrat]

4. Well that was good for a laugh.

Chumps.

[demtenjeep]

5. less money for political campaigns

go for it


live in a dump for your cultist


idiots................

[LuvLoogie]

6. The Hateful Dead Tour

[Nevilledog]

7. Perfect

[UTUSN]

8. They could just use their VCRs for any of his random barfs!

[Vinca]

9. What do they get for the $3,995? Maybe the thrill of unwinding his toilet paper for him?

I can't believe how stupid these people are. They would be so easy to grift and get rich on. If only I didn't have a conscience . . .