{"id":2180001,"date":"2024-02-19T14:23:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T19:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-supporters-raise-nearly-500000-for-new-york-fraud-judgment\/"},"modified":"2024-02-19T14:25:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T19:25:26","slug":"trump-supporters-raise-nearly-500000-for-new-york-fraud-judgment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-supporters-raise-nearly-500000-for-new-york-fraud-judgment\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump supporters donate almost $500k for NY fraud judgment"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-supporters-raise-nearly-500000-for-new-york-fraud-judgment%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2180001&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A GoFundMe Campaign to Support Former President Donald Trump Reaches Nearly $500,000 in Donations<\/h2>\n<p>A remarkable GoFundMe campaign has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-democrats-push-back-on-false-claims-from-media-about-desantis-response-to-building-collapse\/\" title=\"Florida Democrats Push Back On False Claims From Media About DeSantis Response To Building Collapse\">gained significant traction<\/a>, amassing close \u200bto\u200b $500,000 in donations from over 9,000 generous individuals. The purpose of this campaign is to assist Former President Donald\u200d Trump in covering the recent civil\u200c judgment against\u2063 him. <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I stand unwaveringly with\u2063 President Donald Trump in the\u200c face of\u2062 what I see as unprecedented and unfair treatment by certain\u200d judicial elements\u200c in New York,&#8221; expressed social media influencer Elena Cardone, wife of billionaire private equity\u200d fund \u2063manager\u200b and entrepreneur Grant Cardone, who initiated the fundraising site following\u2063 the judge&#8217;s ruling.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>A Landmark \u200dJudgment\u200d and Its Consequences<\/h3>\n<p>New York Supreme \u2062Court Justice Arthur Engoron\u2063 has\u2063 ordered Trump and his affiliated \u2062companies\u200d to pay a \u2063staggering $355 million, along with interest, as penalties for\u200c civil business \u200cfraud. Additionally, \u200bthe former president is prohibited from holding any officer or director positions in New York corporations or legal entities \u200bfor three years. Furthermore, he is forbidden from seeking loans from financial institutions registered with \u2063the New York Department of Financial Services for the same duration.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The fact that a business owner, who diligently \u2064fulfilled their loan\u200b obligations, repaid \u200cwith interest,\u2063 and caused no harm to anyone, is now burdened with a $355 million ruling \u2062is a \u200bchilling \u2063prospect for all entrepreneurs and business owners,&#8221; \u200cCardone passionately\u200c stated, highlighting\u2063 the potential implications\u2064 of this judgment on\u2062 the principles of fairness and \u200bdue process.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>A\u200d Controversial Fundraising Effort<\/h3>\n<p>While the GoFundMe campaign \u2062has \u2063garnered attention,\u2064 with CNN host Don Lemon \u200bsharing the site on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platform<\/a> X, it \u2064has also faced criticism.\u2063 Some argue that Cardone, being part of the upper class herself, should not be soliciting donations for a billionaire who \u2064has been\u200d found guilty\u2063 of fraud. \u200cCommentator\u200c Brian Krassenstein expressed his disdain, stating, &#8220;I&#8217;d \u200brather light my money \u2063on fire. At\u2062 least\u2062 I&#8217;d \u200dget a few seconds of entertainment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite the \u2064controversy, the \u2062campaign\u2062 has seen a\u200b range of contributions, with the largest single\u200b donation amounting to $10,000. The majority \u2063of donations \u200bfall \u2062within the $20 to $100 range, demonstrating \u2064the widespread support for Trump&#8217;s \u2062cause.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;This GoFundMe is more than\u200b just a\u2063 legal fund; it&#8217;s a rallying cry for all\u2062 business owners and entrepreneurs to unite in defense of our collective interests,&#8221; emphasized Elena Cardone, underscoring \u2062the broader significance of this initiative.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Cardone Enterprises did not provide a comment in response to \u2064the Washington Examiner&#8217;s request.<\/p>\n<p><em>Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has the GoFundMe \u200dcampaign received bipartisan support despite Trump&#8217;s polarizing reputation?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, who alleged that Trump and his businesses had engaged in deceptive practices while promoting educational seminars\u200b through his for-profit corporation, \u200cTrump University. The case, which has spanned several\u2063 years, has finally \u2062concluded with this landmark\u2063 judgment.<\/p>\n<h3>The GoFundMe Campaign:\u2062 A Response to a Controversial Judgment<\/h3>\n<p>Following the judgment, Elena Cardone, a prominent figure \u2062in the world of social media, felt \u200bcompelled to support Trump in his legal battle. Recognizing \u200cthe significance of the\u200b case and what she deemed as unjust treatment \u2062of \u200cthe former president, Cardone launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the hefty\u200c penalties imposed on Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Cardone&#8217;s motivation\u200b for initiating this campaign\u200c stemmed\u200c from her unwavering support\u200c for Donald Trump. Like many Trump supporters, \u200cshe perceives the judgment as an attack on \u2062the former \u200dpresident&#8217;s legacy and a \u2064political move to undermine his\u200d accomplishments.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign quickly gained traction, with\u2063 thousands of individuals contributing to \u2062the cause. Donations poured in \u200dfrom Trump&#8217;s \u200bloyal supporters,\u2064 as \u200cwell as from individuals \u200dwho felt strongly about\u200d protecting the\u200c integrity and \u200creputation of the former president.<\/p>\n<h3>The Public\u200b Response: Generosity Across Political Divides<\/h3>\n<p>One notable aspect of this fundraising effort is \u2063the bipartisan support it has garnered. While Trump\u200b has a \u200cdevoted base \u200dof followers who are \u2064eager to contribute, there have \u200cbeen donors from across \u2063the political spectrum \u2063who \u2063believe in the importance of supporting fairness and justice in the judicial system.<\/p>\n<p>This broad support reflects the \u2064wider sentiment among\u200c Americans that fairness should be prioritized over partisanship.\u200d Critics argue that regardless \u2064of their \u200copinions about Trump, \u200bthey believe in the need for \u200ba fair legal process and fair treatment of all\u200b citizens.<\/p>\n<h3>Controversy and Criticism<\/h3>\n<p>As \u2063with\u2062 any high-profile campaign, the\u2063 GoFundMe initiative to support Trump has faced criticism\u2063 from various quarters. Some argue that a former president should not need\u200c to rely\u200d on public donations to cover legal \u2064costs, suggesting that Trump&#8217;s personal wealth should be sufficient. Additionally, critics \u200dhave raised questions\u200c about the legality and ethics of raising funds for a convicted party.<\/p>\n<p>However, the \u2063campaign organizers argue that the purpose of the fundraising effort \u2062is not to absolve\u200c Trump of any legal \u200dresponsibilities or to undermine the significance \u200dof the judgment. Rather, they\u200b assert that the campaign aims to serve as a statement \u200babout their\u200b beliefs in fair treatment\u200d within the legal system\u200d and to provide financial assistance to a figure they perceive as\u200b having faced unjust treatment.<\/p>\n<h3>A Symbolic Gesture<\/h3>\n<p>Regardless \u2063of\u2062 one&#8217;s personal\u2062 stance on the subject, this GoFundMe campaign symbolizes the deep divisions \u2062and strong emotions that continue to define American\u200c politics. It sheds light on the unwavering support Trump \u2064still commands from a significant portion of his base and the passion\u200d many \u200cindividuals \u200chave for \u200bfighting what they perceive as unfair treatment.<\/p>\n<p>While the\u200c outcome of this \u200cfundraising effort may not eliminate Trump&#8217;s legal obligations or change the court&#8217;s judgment, it serves as \u2064a testament to the power of \u2062grassroots support and \u2062the ability of individuals to\u2064 rally \u2062behind a cause they believe in.<\/p>\n<h3>The\u2062 Future of the Campaign and Its Impacts<\/h3>\n<p>As the GoFundMe campaign continues to attract donations, the funds raised will undoubtedly play a role in Trump&#8217;s ongoing legal battles. Whether the campaign reaches its desired goal \u200bor falls short, its impact will extend beyond the financial realm. It will further fuel discussions about\u2062 the role of public support in the legal system,\u2064 the\u200d responsibilities of former presidents, \u200band the broader implications of this case for America&#8217;s political landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of \u2064the outcome, this\u2064 fundraising effort serves as\u200c a reminder of the\u200b divisiveness and \u2064passion that surround the figure of Donald Trump,\u200d reflecting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-left-wing-and-islamic-groups-converge-on-new-york-city-for-pro-palestinian-protest\/\" title=\"Pro-Palestinian protest in NYC draws left-wing and Islamic groups during Israel War.\">deeply entrenched divisions<\/a> within American society and \u2062politics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A GoFundMe campaign for Former President Donald Trump&#8217;s civil judgment has raised almost $500,000 from 9,000 contributors. Elena Cardone, a social media influencer and wife of billionaire Grant Cardone, created the fundraiser after the judge&#8217;s ruling<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2666,"featured_media":2180002,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24047082134631-1-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2180001","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24047082134631-1-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2180001","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2666"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2180001"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2180001\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2180002"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2180001"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2180001"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2180001"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}