Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced on social media that he is seeking donations to fund his transition into office. Having raised $1 million, the campaign needs an additional $3 million to cover expenses like vetting resumes and planning policy implementation. Unlike the campaign, transitions do not receive public matching fees, prompting Mamdani to emphasize his reliance on smaller donations, with an average of $77 per donation so far, in contrast to Mayor Eric Adams’ significantly higher average donation amount. Mamdani hopes to use the funds to ensure a smooth transition, allowing his team to start delivering on day one.
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President-elect Trump’s transition team has not signed the required Presidential Transition Act agreement, thus circumventing fundraising limits and disclosure requirements. This lack of transparency allows undisclosed donors, potentially including foreign nationals, to contribute to the transition effort without public scrutiny. This action is unprecedented and raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and financial corruption, hindering the incoming administration’s ability to govern effectively. Several members of Congress have voiced strong concerns, highlighting the risks to national security and democratic governance.
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Trump’s transition team is reportedly operating on secret funds, a fact that raises significant ethical concerns. The sheer scale of the secrecy surrounding the financing of this crucial period is alarming, suggesting a deliberate attempt to obscure the source and nature of the funding. This opacity naturally invites speculation about the potential influence of undisclosed donors and their motivations.
The notion that this isn’t Trump’s own money is widely believed. The scale of his past financial dealings, and the overall extravagance of his lifestyle, points away from a reliance on personal funds for such an undertaking. This leads to questions about who might be funding this operation, and what they might expect in return.… Continue reading
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