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Dec 22
2016 |
Trump Sons Skipping Controversial Fundraising Event |
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President-elect Donald Trump's eldest sons are now expected to skip an inauguration weekend fundraiser, according to transition sources, after questions emerged about the group offer of access to Trump to anonymous donors.
Billed as a benefit to raise money for unnamed conservation charities, the "Camouflage & Cufflinks" event planned for Jan. 21 had initially promised donors access to the Trump family, according to a draft invitation first obtained by TMZ and confirmed by ABC News.
On Wednesday, the Trump team said Eric and Donald Trump Jr. would no longer be attending the event, which touted their appearance and listed them as "honorary co-chairmen."
"They are not going - period," a senior transition source told ABC News.
Senior level transition sources also confirmed Wednesday night that Eric Trump will no longer solicit donations for his Eric Trump Foundation, given his father’s status as the president-elect and possibility that contributors would support the foundation... |
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| Source:http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-sons-skipping-event-promised-donors-access-president/story?id=44329467 |
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