At a 2014 auction, Donald Trump spent $10,000 of Foundation money to purchase a four-foot-tall portrait of himself that he had bid on and won. The portrait was subsequently hung on the wall at Trump National Doral Miami, Mr. Trump’s Florida golf resort. According to the New York Attorney […]
Campaign Contribution to Pam Bondi – $25,000
In 2013, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi personally solicited Mr. Trump for a donation to her “Justice for All” re-election campaign. And Mr. Trump was happy to oblige, personally signing the $25,000 check that was sent to Ms. Bondi. However, Mr. Trump didn’t write this particular check out of […]
City of Palm Beach Settlement – $100,000
In October 2006, Mr. Trump got into a small dispute with the city of Palm Beach, and erected a magnificent 80-foot flagpole to display an enormous American flag. But because the city only allowed 42-foot flagpoles, it imposed a $1,250/day fine on Mr. Trump. When the fines grew to […]