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[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

Because it's nothing but a PR stunt. $14m isn't going to substantially help enough people to matter much when people are still battling the basics like the elements. Also, in case you have noticed over the past decade, Trump raising money for anything means it goes in HIS pocket. How are people so gullible about this still?

[–] FunderPants@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 months ago

They'd scrap FEMA and replace it with Go Fund Me. While accelerating climate change.

But is this fundraiser run by known criminal fraudster Steve Bannon? We all know these usually turn out to be grifts.

[–] Burn_The_Right@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Every penny will go into Trump's pockets. Every red cent.

[–] supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 months ago

lol the loser can't even admit climate change is real, like hell that money is going to help anybody in the wake of catastrophic storms sent reeling out of control by the chaotic impacts of the climate change...

Good article, detailing why this is a bad idea (less regulated, a percentage of "relief" goes to line a for-profit company's profits, potential for getting mixed up with campaign donations, etc)

[–] MediaBiasFactChecker@lemmy.world -2 points 2 months ago

Associated Press - News Source Context (Click to view Full Report)Information for Associated Press:

MBFC: Left-Center - Credibility: High - Factual Reporting: High - United States of America
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