Posted on Apr 28, 2022
Here’s what Republican candidates spent currying favour at Trump’s properties
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In May, former president Donald Trump’s endorsement will be put to the test in primary states. But despite him being out of office for more than a year, many candidates continue to spend money at the former president’s properties, directly benefiting him.
The Independent compiled data from Federal Election Commission filings since the beginning of 2021 to the end of March 2022, the most recent FEC data available. FEC filings show that Republican candidates – both incumbent and challengers – spent $1.28m at Mr Trump’s properties in Florida, New York, California, Washington DC and Las Vegas.
One of the biggest sources of revenue was Mr Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club, where the former president has de-camped. Since 2021, candidates have spent more than $700,000 at the Palm Beach club – some of them after receiving his endorsement, as was the case with Representative Ted Budd, who is running for Senate in North Carolina.
The Independent compiled data from Federal Election Commission filings since the beginning of 2021 to the end of March 2022, the most recent FEC data available. FEC filings show that Republican candidates – both incumbent and challengers – spent $1.28m at Mr Trump’s properties in Florida, New York, California, Washington DC and Las Vegas.
One of the biggest sources of revenue was Mr Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club, where the former president has de-camped. Since 2021, candidates have spent more than $700,000 at the Palm Beach club – some of them after receiving his endorsement, as was the case with Representative Ted Budd, who is running for Senate in North Carolina.
Here’s what Republican candidates spent currying favour at Trump’s properties
Posted from independent.co.uk
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I have no problem with them spending money at his properties now that he is not in office. I do wish he was more on the down low though. Ted Cruz has supported 2 candidates in opposition to Trump's picks. That will be interesting to see if more of the luster comes off
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."The Independent compiled data from Federal Election Commission filings since the beginning of 2021 to the end of March 2022, the most recent FEC data available. FEC filings show that Republican candidates – both incumbent and challengers – spent $1.28m at Mr Trump’s properties in Florida, New York, California, Washington DC and Las Vegas.
One of the biggest sources of revenue was Mr Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club, where the former president has de-camped. Since 2021, candidates have spent more than $700,000 at the Palm Beach club – some of them after receiving his endorsement, as was the case with Representative Ted Budd, who is running for Senate in North Carolina.
Mr Budd’s campaign used a site fee/food and beverage transaction as an in-kind contribution to the Budd Victory $4,915.31. Budd Victory also spent $14,745.94 on an event at Mar-a-Lago.
Similarly, Alaska’s Kelly Tshibaka, who is running against Senator Lisa Murkowski, who voted to convict Mr Trump for his role in the January 6 insurrection, spent $14,477.10 at Mar-a-Lago this most recent fundraising quarter, back in February, for facility rental and catering services.
But Mar-A-Lago is not the only property where Mr Trump makes a healthy amount of money."...
..."The Independent compiled data from Federal Election Commission filings since the beginning of 2021 to the end of March 2022, the most recent FEC data available. FEC filings show that Republican candidates – both incumbent and challengers – spent $1.28m at Mr Trump’s properties in Florida, New York, California, Washington DC and Las Vegas.
One of the biggest sources of revenue was Mr Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club, where the former president has de-camped. Since 2021, candidates have spent more than $700,000 at the Palm Beach club – some of them after receiving his endorsement, as was the case with Representative Ted Budd, who is running for Senate in North Carolina.
Mr Budd’s campaign used a site fee/food and beverage transaction as an in-kind contribution to the Budd Victory $4,915.31. Budd Victory also spent $14,745.94 on an event at Mar-a-Lago.
Similarly, Alaska’s Kelly Tshibaka, who is running against Senator Lisa Murkowski, who voted to convict Mr Trump for his role in the January 6 insurrection, spent $14,477.10 at Mar-a-Lago this most recent fundraising quarter, back in February, for facility rental and catering services.
But Mar-A-Lago is not the only property where Mr Trump makes a healthy amount of money."...
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Ta-Boo anyone? So much more to do in PB! And —> then there = the story about the U-Boat Commander stopping in for drinks...
http://www.taboorestaurant.com/about_taboo/
http://www.taboorestaurant.com/about_taboo/
The History of a Palm Beach Legend… Ta-boo was opened in 1941 by Ted Stone shortly before the U.S. entered World War II. Stone owned the restaurant for 14 years before selling it to Jim Peter…
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