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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhatever happened to Trump's million dollar donation to Harvey relief?
I'd say it's a sure bet it'll never happen.
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Whatever happened to Trump's million dollar donation to Harvey relief? (Original Post)
Archae
Sep 2017
OP
Probably made to Trump Foundation for proper distribution to those in need. nt
aka-chmeee
Sep 2017
#5
Trump did make good on it, but you know he's pissed the fake news didn't report it above the fold
Brother Buzz
Sep 2017
#9
Yes, you are correct....he will never change his stripes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
onecent
Sep 2017
#14
It was a pledge. It'll go on the stack of his other unpaid bills. nt
JustABozoOnThisBus
Sep 2017
#18
Thirties Child
(543 posts)1. But they'll believe it did.
Eliot Rosewater
(31,121 posts)2. Did we get proof yet that he donated his salary?
Hey, if I was owned by the richest man alive, Putin, I would donate mine as well for appearances, means NOTHING
but did he even do that?
Thomas Hurt
(13,903 posts)3. or Donnie's paycheck, where has that been going besides in his pocket....
DFW
(54,437 posts)4. The answer my friend
...is blowin' in the wind (and that is around 160 mph, so it might be a little hard to catch).
aka-chmeee
(1,132 posts)5. Probably made to Trump Foundation for proper distribution to those in need. nt
sarisataka
(18,773 posts)6. It's on the way,
Just waiting for the check to be issued by the Bank of Nambia
TexasBushwhacker
(20,214 posts)7. The only organization I've heard of that got a donation
was the Houston Humane Society. It was for $25K. I couldn't find out if it was from him or his "foundation" but, of course, his minions are pissed that I even asked.
ghostsinthemachine
(3,569 posts)8. He spent it all on X-Ray specs
Hoping at least one pair works!
Brother Buzz
(36,466 posts)9. Trump did make good on it, but you know he's pissed the fake news didn't report it above the fold
Trump Makes Good on $1 Million Donation to Harvey Relief
<snip>
The Hill confirmed with multiple groups that they have, in fact, received the presidents donations this week. Among the recipients: The American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the ASPCA, Catholic Charities, Direct Relief, Habitat for Humanity, the Houston Humane Society, Operation Blessing, Portlight Inclusive Disaster Strategies and Team Rubicon, and two groups associated with Christian ministries Samaritans Purse and Reach Out America.
<more>
http://www.thewrap.com/trump-makes-good-million-dollar-donation-harvey-relief-report/
<snip>
The Hill confirmed with multiple groups that they have, in fact, received the presidents donations this week. Among the recipients: The American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the ASPCA, Catholic Charities, Direct Relief, Habitat for Humanity, the Houston Humane Society, Operation Blessing, Portlight Inclusive Disaster Strategies and Team Rubicon, and two groups associated with Christian ministries Samaritans Purse and Reach Out America.
<more>
http://www.thewrap.com/trump-makes-good-million-dollar-donation-harvey-relief-report/
irisblue
(33,025 posts)10. Houston Humane Society said they got a check. I am still surprised.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029593616.
I do not know about any other groups.
I do not know about any other groups.
onecent
(6,096 posts)11. 230,000 went to his lawyers....
nICE TRY to use what ISN'T HIS.
uponit7771
(90,364 posts)13. +1, Red Don is a snake that will never change his stripes
onecent
(6,096 posts)14. Yes, you are correct....he will never change his stripes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
arthritisR_US
(7,292 posts)12. I don't think it did either. I hope that reporter that exposed his
phoney charitable donations is on this like white on rice!
Ninsianna
(1,349 posts)15. David Farenthold is on it :-)
raccoon
(31,123 posts)16. I'd say that one went down the memory hole. Nt
left-of-center2012
(34,195 posts)17. It was used to buy Trump steaks and wine.
JustABozoOnThisBus
(23,367 posts)18. It was a pledge. It'll go on the stack of his other unpaid bills. nt