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k_buddy762

(638 posts)
36. I asked chat gpt the exact same question
Mon May 19, 2025, 07:19 AM
May 2025

that I asked it about The Boss, and here is the answer:

Donald Trump's charitable giving has been a subject of scrutiny and debate, with varying reports on the total amount he has donated over the years.

Personal Contributions
Investigations indicate that Trump's personal charitable donations have been relatively modest compared to his claimed net worth. A 2016 analysis by The New Yorker suggested that, over a 25-year period, Trump donated less than $5 million of his own money to charity, amounting to approximately 0.05% of his self-reported $10 billion fortune .
The New Yorker

The Donald J. Trump Foundation
Established in 1988, the Donald J. Trump Foundation was primarily funded by external donors rather than Trump himself. Between 1987 and 2006, Trump contributed about $5.4 million to the foundation. After 2008, he ceased personal contributions, though the foundation continued to receive donations from others .
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In 2019, following a lawsuit by the New York Attorney General alleging misuse of foundation funds for personal and political purposes, Trump was ordered to pay $2 million in damages to eight charities. The foundation was subsequently dissolved, and its remaining assets were distributed to charitable organizations .
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Presidential Salary Donations
During his presidency, Trump pledged to donate his $400,000 annual salary to various government agencies and initiatives. Reports confirm that he made quarterly donations to departments such as Health and Human Services, Education, and Veterans Affairs .
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Summary
While Trump has made some charitable contributions, both personally and through his foundation, the total amount is relatively small in comparison to his claimed wealth. Additionally, legal issues surrounding the Trump Foundation have cast further doubt on the extent and nature of his charitable activities.
The New Yorker

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Love you Boss - add link malaise May 2025 #1
The felon picked the wrong guy to insult MacKasey May 2025 #2
But didn't Trump say like "a billion" people showed up for a rally in Wildwood a year ago? Wiz Imp May 2025 #4
Eleventy-billion LoisB May 2025 #13
Springsteen DENVERPOPS May 2025 #29
The whole country would be covered in ketchup. IT would be up for a week sending out LoisB May 2025 #30
AND DENVERPOPS May 2025 #33
LOL! Right. The Depends manufacturer would have to really ramp up production. LoisB May 2025 #34
Aint that the truth johnnyfins May 2025 #6
I love that he repeated his words from a few nights ago malaise May 2025 #12
'TRUMPLETHINSKIN' Love it! Joinfortmill May 2025 #15
Anddd, won't ex-governor Christie be maddd at Trump for nasty words about Bruce. Christie is a devoteeee...n/t SheilaAnn May 2025 #18
Love you Boss. FalloutShelter May 2025 #3
He walks the walk k_buddy762 May 2025 #5
And I bet tRUMP donated exactly $zero dollars...it wouldn't surprise me one bit. SWBTATTReg May 2025 #8
I asked chat gpt the exact same question k_buddy762 May 2025 #36
He also bought our hometown of Freehold a fire truck and they named it "Born to Run." This is quite a while ago now.n/t SheilaAnn May 2025 #20
He has also been a supporter of our troops 👏 Deuxcents May 2025 #27
Stick a Big Mac in the bloated felon's fat trap! wolfie001 May 2025 #7
All he does, literally DENVERPOPS May 2025 #19
Yep! wolfie001 May 2025 #31
But he walks from the golf cart to the ball and back for exercise. Marcuse May 2025 #37
And it is reported that DENVERPOPS May 2025 #44
Here's the Boss on Opening night😀 malaise May 2025 #21
BRUCE!!!! wolfie001 May 2025 #32
And still rockin' ! calimary May 2025 #40
Yes! He never backed down! wolfie001 May 2025 #41
I hope more musicians speak out newdeal2 May 2025 #9
I looked at his tour schedule in Europe peacebuzzard May 2025 #10
No, this tour was planned more than a year ago. I think Springsteen's speaking out is real and in the moment. nt pnwmom May 2025 #17
this man has more courage and patriotism than the entire GOP *COMBINDED* Skittles May 2025 #11
Bruce is taunting Krasnov. Joinfortmill May 2025 #14
After enjoying the entire show from last night malaise May 2025 #16
Now we literally have the wrecking ball administration. Initech May 2025 #22
"Dumb as a rock"? red dog 1 May 2025 #23
Sounds like projection to me! ShazzieB May 2025 #46
Yes, Mump is the Big Bloated Projector of the World. Cha May 2025 #24
If he stays healthy and on fire, he might be the one. carpetbagger May 2025 #25
Too bad elliesmandt May 2025 #26
Great speech. I hope it goes platinum. SupportSanity May 2025 #28
I can't get over Donny thinking its a good idea to trash Bruce MadameButterfly May 2025 #35
K&R UTUSN May 2025 #38
Um... how stupid and self-absorbed do you have to be, to badmouth Bruce Springsteen? calimary May 2025 #39
This effin stupid malaise May 2025 #42
Kick dalton99a May 2025 #43
Talented, caring, and sharing. And now sticking it to drumphf. Yay, Bruce! electric_blue68 May 2025 #45
The fucking asshole just responded to Bruce with one of his stupid "hit by a golf ball" videos. Initech May 2025 #47
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