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Trump children backpedal on charity events amid concerns over selling access
Source: Associated Press
Trump children backpedal on charity events amid concerns over selling access
Associated Press
Tuesday 20 December 2016 23.39 GMT
Donald Trump’s children may see his move to the White House as a way to raise money for their favorite causes.
Two recent fundraising pitches featuring the incoming first family were meant to benefit charities, but they also raised questions among ethics experts over whether the Trumps might be inappropriately selling access.
Last week, Eric Trump tried auctioning a coffee date with his sister Ivanka to raise money for a children’s hospital. Now, Eric and Donald Trump Jr are part of a venture that initially offered a private reception with their father during inauguration weekend in exchange for $1m donations that would go to conservation charities. Some of those contributors could later go hunting or fishing with one or both of the sons, the invitation promised.
These events are dissolving as quickly as they become public, suggesting the family is learning on the fly what’s acceptable.
Trump aides say the Trump family has been focused on resolving the perception of conflicts when it comes to Trump’s business; how to handle their charitable endeavors has been a secondary concern. But in light of recent events, the Trump team is looking more quickly for solutions, said a Trump transition official, speaking on condition of anonymity to share internal discussions.
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Associated Press
Tuesday 20 December 2016 23.39 GMT
Donald Trump’s children may see his move to the White House as a way to raise money for their favorite causes.
Two recent fundraising pitches featuring the incoming first family were meant to benefit charities, but they also raised questions among ethics experts over whether the Trumps might be inappropriately selling access.
Last week, Eric Trump tried auctioning a coffee date with his sister Ivanka to raise money for a children’s hospital. Now, Eric and Donald Trump Jr are part of a venture that initially offered a private reception with their father during inauguration weekend in exchange for $1m donations that would go to conservation charities. Some of those contributors could later go hunting or fishing with one or both of the sons, the invitation promised.
These events are dissolving as quickly as they become public, suggesting the family is learning on the fly what’s acceptable.
Trump aides say the Trump family has been focused on resolving the perception of conflicts when it comes to Trump’s business; how to handle their charitable endeavors has been a secondary concern. But in light of recent events, the Trump team is looking more quickly for solutions, said a Trump transition official, speaking on condition of anonymity to share internal discussions.
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Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/dec/20/trump-children-eric-ivanka-donald-charity-selling-access
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