Veterans groups object to being dragged into Trump-Fox feud

The moment occurred after CNN’s Erin Burnett learned during a panel discussion that Trump’s campaign had confirmed that he “definitely” would not participate in a debate on January 28.

On Trump’s website to solicit funds for veterans a disclosure at the bottom indicates that donations go directly to the Donald J. Trump Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. The 150,000-member organization Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America has said they wouldn’t take Trump’s money if it were offered, and the group’s CEO said Thursday that Cruz’s actions are similarly unhelpful. Eric Walker, a spokesperson for the Democratic National Committee, says the political bidding war to support veterans’ organizations breaking out among Republican candidates is “shameless and pretty transparent”. “We were founded in NY”.

Aside from proving with his wallet he does not, as the New York Post reports today, Trump has a history of denigrating and even trying to get rid of homeless and disabled veterans.

Pierson went on to confirm that Trump still planned on attending future debates, but likened Trump’s boycott to being the same as the RNC severing a debate partnership with NBC News, after the heavily criticized CNBC debate.

Conservative CNN political commentator Ben Ferguson slammed GOP front runner Donald Trump, accusing him of cynically taking advantage of veterans because it is “politically advantageous” to do so as the controversial primary debate loomed Thursday.

The Iowa state offices of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion were among several veterans service groups that said the Trump campaign had not reached out to them about the event. “We need strong policies from candidates, not to be used for political stunts”, Mr. Rieckhoff tweeted.

In an email to THE WEEKLY STANDARD, Trump’s spokeswoman Hope Hicks said that “Mr. Trump has made significant financial and in kind contributions to many Veterans organizations, personally and not through the Donald J. Trump foundation”. Jerry Black of the Iowa VFW called that odd, given that the Trump event is in their backyard. The header promises that “100% of your donations will go directly to Veterans needs”.

The Smoking Gun has documented Trump’s overall miserly giving for years.

In his stump speeches lately, Trump has described himself as greedy and tried to turn his vice into a selling point for voters.

“I want General Pattons, I want General MacArthurs”, Trump continued, “I want people who are going to keep up safe. I love money, right?” “But, you know what?” So I just say this, we’re a country that doesn’t win anymore.