Trump using campaign, RNC funds to pay Russia probe legal bills: Reuters, citing sources
Source: CNBC
President Donald Trump is using money donated to his reelection campaign and the Republican National Committee to pay for his lawyers in the probe of alleged Russian interference in the U.S. election, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The U.S. Federal Election Commission allows the use of private campaign funds to pay legal bills arising from being a candidate or elected official.
While previous presidential campaigns have used these funds to pay for routine legal matters such as ballot access disputes and compliance requirements, Trump would be the first U.S. president in the modern campaign finance era to use such funds to cover the costs of responding to a criminal probe, said election law experts.
One person familiar with the matter said the first payments, the amount of which Reuters could not determine, has already been made and would be disclosed in public filings. The person did not explain how the costs would be allocated between the campaign and the RNC...
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Trump would be the first U.S. president in the modern campaign finance era to use such funds to cover the costs of responding to a criminal probe, said election law experts.
John Dowd, Trump's lead lawyer, declined to say how the president's legal bills were being paid, adding: "That's none of your business."
Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)jberryhill
(62,444 posts)Why stop that.
Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)then I would be happier
Still In Wisconsin
(4,450 posts)Shrike47
(6,913 posts)Plucketeer
(12,882 posts)a BILLIONAIRE even! He reneges on promised donations - charges the federal govt. for golf cart use.
Still In Wisconsin
(4,450 posts)The wealthiest members there- who were VERY wealthy indeed- were the absolute WORST tippers.
Go figure.
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(1,893 posts)DK504
(3,847 posts)mahatmakanejeeves
(57,607 posts)Retweeted by Dave Weigel: https://twitter.com/daveweigel
John Dowd, Trump's lead lawyer, declined to say how the president's legal bills were being paid, adding: "That's none of your business."
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TubbersUK
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Charis? @yepitscharis 16s16 seconds ago
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Ah. Well this now makes sense (bc I remain unconvinced Trump wants this job he knows nothing about & is unqualified to hold)
TubbersUK
(1,439 posts)I'd be livid reading this:
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Natasha Bertrand?Verified account @NatashaBertrand 28m28 minutes ag
Optics are not great of Trump, a billionaire, using campaign funds to pay for his Russia bills as his aides struggle
FakeNoose
(32,748 posts)At least now they know they're really getting paid.
That's always an issue for Trump employees.
athenasatanjesus
(859 posts)I won't hold my breath, but it really should.
muriel_volestrangler
(101,361 posts)Sunlei
(22,651 posts)Vinca
(50,303 posts)Wonder how the poor slobs making a few hundred bucks a week feel about bankrolling a purported billionaire's legal fees.