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Whatever happened to Trump's million dollar donation to Harvey relief? (Original Post) Archae Sep 2017 OP
But they'll believe it did. Thirties Child Sep 2017 #1
Did we get proof yet that he donated his salary? Eliot Rosewater Sep 2017 #2
or Donnie's paycheck, where has that been going besides in his pocket.... Thomas Hurt Sep 2017 #3
The answer my friend DFW Sep 2017 #4
Probably made to Trump Foundation for proper distribution to those in need. nt aka-chmeee Sep 2017 #5
It's on the way, sarisataka Sep 2017 #6
The only organization I've heard of that got a donation TexasBushwhacker Sep 2017 #7
He spent it all on X-Ray specs ghostsinthemachine Sep 2017 #8
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
Houston Humane Society said they got a check. I am still surprised. irisblue Sep 2017 #10
230,000 went to his lawyers.... onecent Sep 2017 #11
+1, Red Don is a snake that will never change his stripes uponit7771 Sep 2017 #13
Yes, you are correct....he will never change his stripes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! onecent Sep 2017 #14
I don't think it did either. I hope that reporter that exposed his arthritisR_US Sep 2017 #12
David Farenthold is on it :-) Ninsianna Sep 2017 #15
I'd say that one went down the memory hole. Nt raccoon Sep 2017 #16
It was used to buy Trump steaks and wine. left-of-center2012 Sep 2017 #17
It was a pledge. It'll go on the stack of his other unpaid bills. nt JustABozoOnThisBus Sep 2017 #18

Eliot Rosewater

(31,121 posts)
2. Did we get proof yet that he donated his salary?
Wed Sep 20, 2017, 06:36 PM
Sep 2017

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?

DFW

(54,437 posts)
4. The answer my friend
Wed Sep 20, 2017, 06:38 PM
Sep 2017

...is blowin' in the wind (and that is around 160 mph, so it might be a little hard to catch).

TexasBushwhacker

(20,214 posts)
7. The only organization I've heard of that got a donation
Wed Sep 20, 2017, 06:41 PM
Sep 2017

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.

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
Wed Sep 20, 2017, 06:42 PM
Sep 2017
Trump Makes Good on $1 Million Donation to Harvey Relief

<snip>

The Hill confirmed with multiple groups that they have, in fact, received the president’s 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 — Samaritan’s Purse and Reach Out America.

<more>

http://www.thewrap.com/trump-makes-good-million-dollar-donation-harvey-relief-report/

arthritisR_US

(7,292 posts)
12. I don't think it did either. I hope that reporter that exposed his
Wed Sep 20, 2017, 06:45 PM
Sep 2017

phoney charitable donations is on this like white on rice!

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