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Episode 696: What are the Rules as to How Contributions to Inaugural Committee Funds Are Spent? There Aren’t Any.

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Jan. 16, 2025

What are the Rules as to How Contributions to Inaugural Committee Funds Are Spent? There Aren’t Any.

Our recent reporting explored the massive contributions to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, reportedly reaching $170 Million dollars. What are the rules as to how that money is spent? The short answer is, there aren’t any.

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Yahoo Finance - (2017) Here's how much an inauguration costs, and who pays for it

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