Trump’s campaign refusal to pay nearly $50,000 in bills incurred during Grand Rapids rallies is, frankly, unsurprising. This isn’t a new development; it’s consistent with a long-standing pattern of behavior, a pattern so well-established that anyone extending credit to his campaigns without upfront payment seems, well, naive at best.
The nearly $33,000 bill from the July rally, largely for police overtime and public works, went unpaid despite being due in October. This is incredibly frustrating for Grand Rapids, especially since the city’s resources, and ultimately taxpayer money, are now tied up in this unpaid debt. It’s hard to imagine a business operating under the same financial principles; the idea of a large-scale operation not fulfilling its financial obligations raises significant concerns about accountability.… Continue reading
Trump campaign events leaving cities with hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid bills is a phenomenon that seems to defy logic. How do we find ourselves in a situation where cities willingly host rallies for someone widely known for not paying his debts? The very nature of his business practices has been under scrutiny for decades, yet there are still municipalities ready to extend credit as if this time will be different. The sheer naivety of it all is astounding.
It’s hard to ignore the fact that this is not an isolated incident; rather, it’s part of a long-established pattern in which Trump operates.… Continue reading
It’s about time that the Trump campaign is being required to pay an upfront deposit of $145,000 before their Thursday event in Tucson. Frankly, it’s surprising that anyone would extend credit to a known bill dodger like Trump. Requiring a substantial security deposit seems like the only logical option when dealing with someone who has a long history of refusing to pay what they owe.
As a resident of Tucson, I can’t help but feel relieved that measures are being taken to ensure that the Trump campaign fulfills their financial obligations. After all, he still owes us money from his last rally, and we can’t afford to be taken advantage of again.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
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