Others get paid similar amounts for providing “strategic advice.”But there has never been anything quite like the racket that President Trump appears to have going. During this election cycle, the center reports, the president’s campaign and its related committees have steered $2.6 million of their donors’ money to Trump’s family-owned properties and businesses. ADADSophisticated political contributors are generally wary when they see campaigns holding events in expensive hotels and resorts with lavish catering. ADADAs the Center for Responsive Politics noted: “Trump and his family are in the unique position to profit directly from his public service. At this rate, his government salary amounts to chump change for Trump — and those who are handing his campaign their own money are the chumps.

Source: Washington Post July 17, 2020 22:20 UTC