{"id":2354609,"date":"2024-10-14T11:56:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T15:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-supporters-come-up-with-over-14-million-for-those-who-need-it-most\/"},"modified":"2024-10-14T11:58:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T15:58:23","slug":"trump-supporters-come-up-with-over-14-million-for-those-who-need-it-most","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-supporters-come-up-with-over-14-million-for-those-who-need-it-most\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Supporters Come Up with Over $14 Million for Those Who Need It Most"},"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\">28<\/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-come-up-with-over-14-million-for-those-who-need-it-most%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=2354609&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--><p>Former \u2063President Donald \u2063Trump&#8217;s campaign has launched a fundraising effort using\u2063 GoFundMe to \u200bsupport victims of both an assassination attempt \u2064on Trump and the devastation caused by \u2062Hurricane Helene. The campaign, organized by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/serbian-royals-asked-hunter-biden-for-help-restoring-palaces\/\" title=\"Serbian Royals Asked Hunter Biden for Help Restoring Palaces\">national finance director<\/a>, has successfully raised over \u2062$14 million without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fec-drops-its-inquiry-into-trumps-payments-to-stormy-daniels\/\" title=\"FEC Drops Its Inquiry Into Trump\u2019s Payments To Stormy Daniels\">violating campaign finance laws<\/a>. Instead of using traditional fundraising methods, this approach is notable for being a first among major \u2064party \u2064presidential \u200ccandidates.<\/p>\n<p>Campaign spokesperson\u200b Brian Hughes stated that the\u200d initiative aimed to provide Trump\u2019s supporters with a \u2062direct \u200cway to help those impacted by \u2063both \u200ccrises. Funds raised\u2063 for\u2063 Hurricane Helene victims have mainly gone to \u2064four nonprofit organizations, with a significant portion already distributed. Notable donations came from various\u200c conservative figures, including Bill Ackman \u2064and UFC \u2064President Dana White.<\/p>\n<p>GoFundMe,\u2063 which \u200ctypically features personal appeals\u200c for assistance,\u200d is tasked with ensuring \u2064that donations are safely distributed. The efforts have already benefited families \u2064affected by\u200b the shooting incident and have helped local\u2064 businesses impacted \u200bby \u200cthe \u200churricane and subsequent events.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Former President Donald Trump&rsquo;s campaign is using GoFundMe to rally its network of supporters around the survivors of his July assassination attempt and Hurricane Helene&rsquo;s destruction.<\/p>\n<p>The two high-profile fundraisers &mdash; organized by the Republican nominee&rsquo;s national finance director &mdash; have drawn more than $14 million. They do not violate campaign finance laws, according to legal experts, nor is the campaign allowed to pocket any proceeds for its own political ends. A GoFundMe representative told the Associated Press that the majority of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-embraces-family-supporter-killed-assassination-attempt-honors-massive-butler-rally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Butler, Pennsylvania<\/a>, funds have been disbursed.<\/p>\n<p>But the use of a crowdfunding platform marks an unorthodox response to crises from a political campaign. Never before has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hillary-clinton-credits-herself-for-making-it-seem-normal-to-have-a-woman-run-for-president-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Hillary Clinton credits herself for \u2018making it seem normal\u2019 to have a woman run for president - Washington Examiner\">major party&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-crowd-angrily-speaks-out-the-moment-cnn-reporter-asks-jd-vance-a-question\/\" title=\"Watch: Crowd Angrily Speaks Out the Moment CNN Reporter Asks JD Vance a Question\">presidential candidate turned<\/a> to the for-profit company &mdash; which usually features desperate appeals for help covering tuition costs or medical bills &mdash; to mobilize their base toward outside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/army-vet-calls-fema-prioritizing-migrants-hurricane-victims-takes-matters-hands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">charitable causes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Trump campaign spokesperson Brian Hughes said the motivation arose from &ldquo;the president wanting to help find a way for his supporters to give as much direct support as they can.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The finance team only got involved because of their &ldquo;great expertise in working with large accounts,&rdquo; according to Hughes, and &ldquo;not one penny of this funding is going anywhere but to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/redneck-air-force-reportedly-steps-femas-lackluster-response-helene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">those impacted<\/a>.&rdquo; Hughes said more than $6.5 million of the $7.7 million raised for organizations helping with Hurricane Helene recovery had been disbursed as of Friday.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The president has an amazing movement of supporters,&rdquo; Hughes told AP. &ldquo;With the experience in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/rally-remember-5-iconic-moments-trumps-historic-return-butler-shooting-site\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Butler<\/a> generating millions of dollars of support, he saw the same opportunity to be a direct conduit for a philanthropic effort from his supporters.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Longtime Trump associates, conservative celebrities and right-wing groups gave tens of thousands of dollars. Bill Ackman, the CEO of the Pershing Square investment firm who endorsed Trump shortly after the assassination attempt, donated $100,000 for hurricane relief. UFC President Dana White also pitched in $100,000. Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott said on X that he <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SenRickScott\/status\/1812575177487847614\">donated $50,000 from his congressional salary<\/a> for the Butler, Pennsylvania victims. Also contributing was The Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank behind Project 2025.<\/p>\n<p>GoFundMe collects a transaction fee of 2.9 percent plus 30 cents for every donation to cover credit and debit charges. Its global Trust &amp; Safety team has been communicating closely with organizer Meredith O&rsquo;Rourke to ensure the safe distribution of donations from the Butler, Pennsylvania, page, according to a company representative. O&rsquo;Rourke also provided a verified distribution plan, the GoFundMe representative told AP, which the company routinely requires in cases where organizers are withdrawing money on behalf of other recipients.<\/p>\n<p>The bulk of the Pennsylvania disbursements were made earlier this month, and more payouts will come while the page remains active, according to Hughes. The &ldquo;vast majority&rdquo; has gone to the families of the three people shot, he said. Some funds also compensated a local crane rental company after the owner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.post-gazette.com\/news\/election-2024\/2024\/07\/18\/trump-butler-rally-flag-cranes\/stories\/202407180124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said he lost business<\/a> when the ensuing police investigation left him unable to retrieve equipment he&rsquo;d donated for the rally.<\/p>\n<p>Money raised for Hurricane Helene victims has gone to four nonprofits. Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse spokesperson Gabrielle Bouquet said the Christian humanitarian aid organization is grateful for Trump&rsquo;s &ldquo;steadfast support of the work we do in Jesus&rsquo; name.&rdquo; Bouquet declined to  the exact amount of the donation.<\/p>\n<p>Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit that builds safe water solutions in disaster areas, confirmed that the Charleston-based ministry had also received funds. Public relations director Gregg Dinino did not specify the total.<\/p>\n<p>Mtn2Sea Ministries, which delivers generators and supplies in the immediate aftermath of weather events, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid08sHPYeZnax3e2zU7EADjZRdg4nphraTevsD877xkKGdWnzaeTniw92Jhi667hCfel&amp;id=100064505567780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said on Facebook<\/a> that it received $25,000 on Monday. The disaster relief group posted that the proceeds were used to buy South Georgia businesses&rsquo; gift cards because &ldquo;the best way to help those in need is to get resources directly into their hands.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;\">The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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The two significant fundraising efforts, coordinated by the campaign&#8217;s national finance director, have raised over $14 million. Legal experts confirm that these initiatives comply with campaign finance regulations, and none of the funds can be used for political purposes. A GoFundMe representative stated that most of the funds from Butler, Pennsylvania, have already been distributed. This approach marks a unique strategy for a political campaign to address crises through crowdfunding\u2014a method typically reserved for personal appeals like tuition or medical expenses. Trump\u2019s spokesperson Brian Hughes explained that this initiative stemmed from &#8220;the president wanting to help find a way for his supporters to give as much direct support as they can.&#8221; He emphasized that all funds raised are directed solely towards those affected by these events. As of Friday, over $6.5 million out of $7.7 million collected for Hurricane Helene recovery has been allocated to aid organizations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2354610,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/732071c134e149868cd868c93ec0fad0-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[6543,42971,15467,5221,3634],"class_list":["post-2354609","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-charity","tag-community-relief","tag-fundraising","tag-supporters","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/732071c134e149868cd868c93ec0fad0-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2354609","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2354609"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2354609\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2354610"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2354609"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2354609"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2354609"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}