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Influencer gives Trump a Tesla, a Rolex … and a campaign finance violation?

Influencer gives Trump a Tesla, a Rolex … and a campaign finance violation?



Video game streamer Adin Ross’s gifts worth tens of thousands may fall foul of fundraising lawUS politics – follow liveAfter Donald Trump sat down for an interview with a social media influencer whose past guests have included an accused rapist and an avowed white supremacist, the host gave the former president a Tesla Cybertruck as well as a Rolex watch in what could amount to a campaign finance violation.Trump’s campaign has since said that it will seek guidance from the Federal Election Commission on how to handle the gifts. The internet celebrity who hosted Trump, Adin Ross, has not publicly commented on the gifts in relation to campaign finance laws, which limit individuals’ contributions to political candidates they support to $3,300 – far below the value of the truck and watch. Continue reading…



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Author : Lauren Aratani

Publish date : 2024-08-06 14:32:17

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