Donald Trump today signaled that he’s gifting Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi a White House job as his latest payback for her dropping her investigation into his sham Trump University.
Trump’s previous Bondi kickback consisted of a $25,000 campaign donation that was disbursed from his charitable foundation and resulted in Bondi dropping her Trump University probe. Trump’s foundation is currently under investigation for that donation as well as for other pay to plays and instances of self-dealing.
American Bridge President Jessica Mackler issued the following statement on Trump’s latest Pam Bondi kickback:
“Trump’s hiring of Pam Bondi is just the latest example of Trump trading shady political favors and proceeding down a path toward open corruption.
“Trump’s flagrantly unethical behavior before he’s even taken the oath of office is a travesty and sure sign that Trump intends to do everything he can to profit off the presidency while enriching himself and his family at the expense of the American people.”
AP: Florida AG asked Trump for donation before nixing fraud case New York Times: New Records Shed Light on Donald Trump’s $25,000 Gift to Florida Official AP: Trump signed improper charity check supporting Florida AG Huffington Post: Trump Held Fundraiser For Pam Bondi At His Palm Beach Mansion After She Passed On Lawsuit‘ CNN: Florida AG sought donation before nixing Trump University fraud case The Guardian: Trump Foundation cannot dissolve amid investigation into charity spending New York Times: Donald Trump Used Over $250,000 From Charity for Business Disputes, Report Says
Published: Jan 5, 2017