Trump sons distance themselves from fundraiser selling access
Source: CBS News
After reports that Donald Trump’s adult sons were listed as directors for a nonprofit offering inauguration weekend access to the president-elect, the Trump campaign pushed back on claims of their involvement in the organization.
The Center for Public Integrity reviewed filing documents for the Opening Day Foundation, a Texas nonprofit formed on Dec. 14 that says it’s dedicated to preserving “the great outdoors.” In a draft invitiation to the event, billed as “Opening Day 2017,” donors giving at least $500,000 to the nonprofit were promised a “private reception and photo opportunity” with Mr. Trump as well as a “multi-day hunting and/or fishing excursion” with Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.
“Opening Day is your opportunity to play a significant role as our family commemorates the inauguration of our father, friend and President Donald J. Trump. Join us as we celebrate the great American tradition of outdoor sporting, shooting, fishing and conservation,” reads a draft of the invitation, first obtained by TMZ. The draft invitation also listed Mr. Trump’s two adult sons as “honorary co-chairmen” of the event.
But Tuesday afternoon, Trump transition spokeswoman Hope Hicks denied the involvement of Mr. Trump’s sons. “The Opening Day event and details that have been reported are merely initial concepts that have not been approved or pursued by the Trump family,” said Hicks in a statement. “Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are avid outdoorsmen and supporters of conservation efforts, which align with the goals of this event, however they are not involved in any capacity.”
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Yeah yeah... got caught again trying to personally profit from "public service" so it's time to go into deny-mode once again. This family is sleazier than that bunch from Alaska.
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in less than a week. The dear boys have to realize the microscope is much larger now. But I have every confidence that they will figure out a way to keep these matters out of public view, and then business can go on as usual. Cause grifters gotta grift
