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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump 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 Trumps 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 childrens 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 whats acceptable.
Trump aides say the Trump family has been focused on resolving the perception of conflicts when it comes to Trumps 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 Trumps 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 childrens 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 whats acceptable.
Trump aides say the Trump family has been focused on resolving the perception of conflicts when it comes to Trumps 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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Trump children backpedal on charity events amid concerns over selling access (Original Post)
Eugene
Dec 2016
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benld74
(9,901 posts)1. Guardian-our friend from the other side of the pond
brush
(53,743 posts)2. What a tacky bunch. You'd think they'd know better. Not ready fro prime time.
geomon666
(7,512 posts)3. They'll get back into it once the spotlight is off of them.
I guarantee it.
spanone
(135,795 posts)4. the con family....
VOX
(22,976 posts)5. God, these people have no idea how the real world works...
They really are intellectually deficient. Affluenza, no doubt.