Donald Trump's surprise appearance at charity event for dog rescue organization is controversial
After the appearance of the former US president at an event organized by a dog rescue association, a controversy arose. This group, linked to Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, is accused of investing large sums of money in the latter's properties.
After leaving the White House to make way for his Democratic opponent Joe Biden, Donald Trump took up residence in the sumptuous Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. Recently, a charity event was held there, initiated by a dog rescue association, reports Conservative Opinion.
The former President of the United States invited himself there and, speaking, explained that his visit was not planned and that he had decided to participate after hearing the clamors and learning that came to the aid of the dogs.
He then addressed his support to Lara Trump, his daughter-in-law. It is, in fact, the wife of his son Eric Trump who organizes the events of the association in question, called Big Dog Ranch Rescue. “What you do is so important and so awesome. I'm with you 100%, ”he told the former TV producer. He then spoke of their "meetings at the White House and the Oval Office around rescuing and helping dogs."
The event, but also and above all the association which organizes it, is controversial. The HuffPost evokes, in fact, possible embezzlement committed by the group for the benefit of Donald Trump.
Nearly $ 2 million spent by the association on properties owned by the former president?
The Big Dog Ranch Rescue is blamed for spending $ 1.9 million on properties for the outgoing president, including landscaping the Florida Residence golf course, over the past 7 years. As well as an additional $ 225,000 at the recent charity rally in Mar-a-Lago.
President Trump's surprise speech at @BDRRescue's fundraiser. pic.twitter.com/xfVcgDtigG
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The HuffPost relies on documents from the Internal Revenue Service, the federal agency responsible for collecting income tax and taxes. All of the profits made during these operations would end up in Donald Trump's accounts.
After the revelations, Lauren Simmons, director of the association, issued a statement defending Big Dog Ranch Rescue and Lara Trump, whom she describes as "a great advocate" for the cause of dogs.
The quality of service, the beauty of the place and the excellent rate we have been granted as a non-profit organization, as well as the generosity of the supporters who promote our event there every year, allow us to save and d 'house thousands of dogs. Our investment [in Mar-a-Lago] and in the other places mentioned in the article has brought in more than 12 million dollars over a period of 8 years, which allows us to continue our mission, ”she said. declared.
