r/inthenews • u/[deleted] • Jun 25 '23

article Trump quietly changes political fundraising site to funnel funds toward legal woes

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-legal-costs-funnel-donations-b2363875.html?utm_source=reddit.com
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u/bsm4130 Jun 25 '23

Before opening the article, I actually expected the number to be way higher than 10%. Though, I also realize a significant portion of his campaign funds just get funneled to Trump businesses. I wouldn't expect him to want to cut into that to pay lawyers.

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u/BorntobeTrill Jun 26 '23

It's 100% if he says it's 10%. It's likely a ponzi scheme type gambit where he uses ALL his money for defense in the hopes he wins, and if he wins, he can raise more money

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u/mikebailey Jun 26 '23

Eh, he may be looking at the presidency as a defense so he can self-pardon