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dalton99a

(81,068 posts)
Thu Nov 5, 2020, 01:29 AM Nov 2020

Trump goes on frantic fundraising binge, promises '1000%' match for donations

https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-goes-on-frantic-fundraising-binge-alleging-stolen-election

Trump Goes on Frantic Fundraising Binge Falsely Alleging ‘Stolen Election’
The president’s team is gearing up for legal challenges. The Biden campaign calls them frivolous and without merit.
Lachlan Markay
Updated Nov. 04, 2020 10:51PM ET / Published Nov. 04, 2020 10:57AM ET

The 2020 presidential election is coming down to the wire, and both candidates have potential paths to victory. But President Donald Trump’s campaign is already looking ahead to the legal battles it’s pledged to wage against states that it baselessly accused of “stealing” the election for Biden. And it’s building up a war chest to finance the effort.

Trump’s 2020 campaign was hamstrung by cash shortages and allegations of financial mismanagement. The team there already took steps in the days before the election to keep contributions rolling through mid-December. Its post-election day cash blitz could provide additional funding to continue litigating the election in court.

From midnight on Tuesday to about 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Trump campaign and its Republican National Committee joint fundraising account have blasted out nine emails to their supporters asking them to chip in additional funds. “The results are rolling in and we’re well on our way to WINNING BIG,” declared one email sent under Vice President Mike Pence’s name on Wednesday morning. “But, it’s only a matter of time before the Democrats try to steal the Election and manipulate the results... We need your help to ensure we have the proper resources to protect the results.”

On Wednesday morning, the campaign sent out text message appeals as well claiming “Dems & Fake News want to STEAL this Election!” and promising a “1000%” match for donations.

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brush

(53,471 posts)
6. He sure ain't gonna match it. He's broke and sees a chance to...
Thu Nov 5, 2020, 01:41 AM
Nov 2020

get some more cash out of his deplorables before it's all over.

Solly Mack

(90,740 posts)
3. Trump in 2015: "I Don't Need Anybody's Money. It's Nice...I'm Really Rich."
Thu Nov 5, 2020, 01:37 AM
Nov 2020

Everyday after that - Please give me your money! Keep it coming! More! More! More!

Midnightwalk

(3,131 posts)
4. Now we know how many months people are signing up for
Thu Nov 5, 2020, 01:37 AM
Nov 2020

The “monthly gift” box on the site is prechecked. It is a unique way of matching funds.

OneBlueSky

(18,536 posts)
7. and who in their right mind would pledge $1000 for every dollar raised? . . .
Thu Nov 5, 2020, 02:04 AM
Nov 2020

even the richest, most ardent Trump supporter wouldn't be that crazy . . .

 

mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts)
10. Exactly what I was going to post ...
Thu Nov 5, 2020, 03:42 AM
Nov 2020

This is blatant ... one last big haul for IQ45 before he rides off into the sunset.

Yet, I'm sure many, many rubes are going to fall for it.

Course, he's going to be needing that money for legal cases in the near future ... but they won't be related to the election. Perhaps the fact that the 1000% promise is a total lie will be looked at. Seems illegal to me.

ecstatic

(32,566 posts)
8. Lol! Election day has passed and refugs are still getting swamped with fundraising emails and texts
Thu Nov 5, 2020, 02:10 AM
Nov 2020

Enjoy, suckers!

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
11. Are you sure it is for legal representation? I'd sooner think it is for the family to flee the US
Thu Nov 5, 2020, 03:44 AM
Nov 2020

when Biden wins. It's either a foreign country or the courtroom. Just sayin'.

Raine

(30,540 posts)
13. Biden was still sending me donation emails on election day
Thu Nov 5, 2020, 03:54 AM
Nov 2020

I finally unsubscribed because I'm so tired of all the political solicitations.

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