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Here are the vets groups Trump says got $5.6 million

Presumed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday named 41 military-themed organizations receiving donations from his veterans fundraiser in January, hinting that even more could receive money in the months to come. “These are checks that have been delivered, that have been cashed, that are now being used to help veterans,” Trump said during a […]

Presumed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday named 41 military-themed organizations receiving donations from his veterans fundraiser in January, hinting that even more could receive money in the months to come.

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“These are checks that have been delivered, that have been cashed, that are now being used to help veterans,” Trump said during a contentious news conference in New York.

The handouts total $5.6 million, and Trump said additional donations are still coming in. The list was released in response to media questions about the money raised after several veterans groups pledged cash reported not having seen the money.

Read more at Military Times

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Image courtesy of springfieldnewssun.com

Presumed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday named 41 military-themed organizations receiving donations from his veterans fundraiser in January, hinting that even more could receive money in the months to come.

“These are checks that have been delivered, that have been cashed, that are now being used to help veterans,” Trump said during a contentious news conference in New York.

The handouts total $5.6 million, and Trump said additional donations are still coming in. The list was released in response to media questions about the money raised after several veterans groups pledged cash reported not having seen the money.

Read more at Military Times

Image courtesy of springfieldnewssun.com

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