GoFundMe is refunding all donations made to the 'Build the Wall' fundraiser

[applegrove]

https://www.businessinsider.com/gofundme-refunding-donations-build-the-wall-fundraiser-2019-1?utm_source=reddit.com

By Mariana Alfaro

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The GoFundMe campaign that aimed to raise $1 billion for the border wall is shutting down, and the $20 million raised will be refunded to donors.

GoFundMe spokesman Bobby Whithorne told INSIDER that when the campaign was started, founder Brian Kolfage promised donors that all donations would be used to pay for a border wall between the US and Mexico if the $1 billion goal was met.

"However, that did not happen," Whithorne said. "This means all donors will receive a refund."

Kolfage, a US veteran and Trump supporter, updated the campaign's GoFundMe page on Friday announcing the refunds. He also introduced a new 501(c)(4) non-profit Florida Corporation named "We Build the Wall, Inc.," where donors can redirect their refunds to if they still wish for their money to be used, in one way or another, to build a wall.

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[manor321]

1. GoFundMe should never have allowed this in the first place

Only Congress can determine where money goes. Donated money would go into the general pool.

[applegrove]

2. I bet the people who donated need the money too. Trump voters are

suffering from financial anxiety it seems.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

5. probably more russians than po' folk

[Cha]

3. That's a hellava lot of money!

[jaysunb]

4. That's a hellava slick scam.

Even if 90% of them ask for a refund, that's going to be a nice haul.

[onethatcares]

6. took a look at the site

a few minutes ago. What a great way to separate fools from their money.

I can't wait until the first land owner balks at their easement offer.