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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Sun Oct 18, 2020, 07:46 PM Oct 2020

Trump spotted putting handful of $20 bills in donation bucket of Las Vegas church [View all]

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Source: Washington Examiner

Trump was spotted making a cash donation during a church service he attended in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“The president reached into his pocket and made a cash donation during the portion of the service where the congregation is asked for tithing,” said NBC News White House correspondent Kelly O’Donnell on Twitter.


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Trump, who attended the service with Kayleigh McEnany and Hope Hicks, put multiple $20 bills in a bucket labeled “Change 4 Change.”

Pastor Paul Marc Goulet praised the president’s decision to attend the church on Sunday.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-spotted-putting-handful-of-20-bills-in-donation-bucket-of-las-vegas-church/ar-BB1a9rPA?li=BBnbfcQ&ocid=DELLDHP



I'm sure he made sure his actions were visible.
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...and bullshit walks. dchill Oct 2020 #1
well, at least the one on the outside was a twenty. uncle ray Oct 2020 #2
It's not his money in any case, but yeah there were probably ones inside. He is pathetic. Evolve Dammit Oct 2020 #6
That is a good example of why I think most religious people are nutjobs. walkingman Oct 2020 #3
Now show us how Trump got away paying only $750 in taxes Freethinker65 Oct 2020 #4
He even sits on a pew as if it were a toilet. rsdsharp Oct 2020 #5
With of course, drum roll please.... dubyadiprecession Oct 2020 #7
I noticed that as well PatSeg Oct 2020 #21
Maybe, but I have a bigger gut than his, and I don't sit that way. rsdsharp Oct 2020 #27
He looks like he's trying PatSeg Oct 2020 #42
He sits that way so his blubber doesn't spread. Remember his Town Hall with the bar stool? Cozmo Oct 2020 #45
He almost looked normal PatSeg Oct 2020 #46
But how many more did he take out of the collection plate, soothsayer Oct 2020 #8
Bingo! BigmanPigman Oct 2020 #32
Looks about $40. That's undoubtedly a tithe of his actual worth . . . Journeyman Oct 2020 #9
If it was based on his net worth Mr.Bill Oct 2020 #25
Nice . . . Journeyman Oct 2020 #40
Maskhole Trump's hands look so tiny in the 2nd picture lunasun Oct 2020 #10
I know they are not intended as such Mr.Bill Oct 2020 #26
Did they have... Mawspam2 Oct 2020 #11
Probably one of these SledDriver Oct 2020 #12
Until I see a video of him putting the cash in the collection plate generalbetrayus Oct 2020 #13
I wrote a short story once .. DemoTex Oct 2020 #14
Scene from the movie "The Grifters" central scrutinizer Oct 2020 #18
That's a terrific movie appalachiablue Oct 2020 #37
$40 is chump change for a " supposed" billionaire. kimbutgar Oct 2020 #15
Wonder whose $20 bills they were bucolic_frolic Oct 2020 #16
He had been saving those for lap dances but couldn't find a club that was open. dem4decades Oct 2020 #17
That seems about right to me? Sgent Oct 2020 #19
For his next trick he will register as a Democrat on Nov. 2nd. nt chowder66 Oct 2020 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author left-of-center2012 Oct 2020 #22
Usually Trump is the one who takes money from charities. Initech Oct 2020 #23
A handful? The picture is blurry, but that looks like two bills at most. subterranean Oct 2020 #24
still laundering?? NRaleighLiberal Oct 2020 #28
They're playing the clip in reverse. JohnnyRingo Oct 2020 #29
Trying to bribe god NE.dem Oct 2020 #30
Photo op. Maybe one of his aides tapped him on the arm and nodded towards the bucket. marble falls Oct 2020 #36
Photographer Alerted Well In Advance To "Catch" Trump "Donation" Grokenstein Oct 2020 #31
How long has it been since tRump went to church? ** MRDAWG Oct 2020 #33
If he'd honestly tithe he'd be taking money out of the basket. Trump is broke. marble falls Oct 2020 #34
BFD! Most people put some money into the collection plate during a service. Marie Marie Oct 2020 #35
And he'll take it as a tax write-off packman Oct 2020 #38
He always looks like he is sitting on the toilet 🚽 Olafjoy Oct 2020 #39
"I, Donald Trump, pledge $1,000 to this church, anonymously." said Donald Trump to the crowd. TeamPooka Oct 2020 #41
And just remember who gave that money to the church, me, Donald Trump! Initech Oct 2020 #44
Cash for the strip club down the street. brooklynite Oct 2020 #43
Ewwwww! Oh wait. "For" I thought you said "from." n/t dobleremolque Oct 2020 #58
This is right wing propaganda greenjar_01 Oct 2020 #47
Photo op Mz Pip Oct 2020 #48
So did he use taxpayers funds for this stunt............... turbinetree Oct 2020 #49
Somebody gave him the cash to do this. Pure state craft. JDC Oct 2020 #50
Who did he steal them from? George II Oct 2020 #51
Who did he get the money from? BlueIdaho Oct 2020 #52
And When He Took His Hand Out Of the Basket, Sir The Magistrate Oct 2020 #53
I just love how he's holding onto the cash .... Cheezoholic Oct 2020 #54
He asked the Pastor where the dresser was. Midnight Writer Oct 2020 #55
Winner! dchill Oct 2020 #57
That's called a publicity stunt. Solly Mack Oct 2020 #56
Piety in the church pew won't win that many votes in Nevada. Captain Zero Oct 2020 #59
Small handful keithbvadu2 Oct 2020 #60
After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING Omaha Steve Oct 2020 #61
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