Donald Trump’s Controversial Fundraising Tactics as a Lame-Duck President

Former President Donald Trump has once again found himself in hot water for his dishonesty, this time in relation to his fundraising efforts following the 2020 presidential election. Despite being a lame-duck president, Trump managed to rake in hundreds of millions of dollars in donations from his supporters. However, it was not for any noble cause or future political bid, but rather in response to his false claims of election fraud.

Here are some of the lies that Trump perpetuated to solicit donations:

– Claiming that he was the victim of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, despite numerous courts and election officials finding no evidence to support his claims.
– Falsely stating that the election was stolen from him, even though multiple recounts and audits confirmed Joe Biden’s victory.
– Misleading his supporters by suggesting that their donations would help him overturn the election results, when in reality, the money was used to pay off campaign debts and fund his post-presidency activities.

Despite the questionable nature of Trump’s fundraising tactics, no charges were filed against him by special counsel Jack Smith. This lack of accountability only serves to embolden Trump and other politicians to continue spreading lies for personal gain.

Trump’s narcissistic lying poses a serious threat to democracy by undermining the trust in our electoral system and eroding the foundations of our democratic institutions. When a former president can get away with deceiving the public and soliciting donations under false pretenses, it sets a dangerous precedent for future leaders to follow suit. It is essential for the American people to hold their leaders accountable for their actions and demand transparency and honesty in all aspects of governance.

Source: [The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/donald-trump/?itid=lk_inline_manual_2)