former presidents

Trump says $50 million raised from biggest fundraiser yet

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Trump says $50 million raised from biggest fundraiser yet

Donald Trump’s campaign raised .5 million at a Florida fundraiser, the largest of his campaign. The money will help cover his legal fees and previous payouts. Trump has the support of wealthy donors like Robert Mercer and Phil Ruffin. The fundraiser also raised money for Trump’s legal fees. Biden’s spokesperson suggested that billionaires support Trump due to tax preferences. The funds raised will be allocated to various groups, including Trump’s Save America leadership group. Trump’s campaign emphasized the importance of continuing fundraising momentum.

Protesters interrupt Biden, Obama, Clinton at $25 million New York fundraiser

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Protesters interrupt Biden, Obama, Clinton at $25 million New York fundraiser

President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama, along with Bill Clinton, headlined a fundraiser in New York that raised over million for Biden’s reelection campaign. The event was interrupted by protesters criticizing Biden’s support for Israel in the Gaza crisis. Obama and Clinton defended Biden’s handling of the crisis and the economy. The event also featured performances by musicians and high-paying attendees had their pictures taken with the presidents. Trump, Biden’s Republican challenger, attended a wake for a slain police officer in Long Island. Biden has been outraising Trump in campaign donations.

Paying former presidents to have secretary , ‘problematic’

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Paying former presidents to have secretary , ‘problematic’

The Audit Office has raised concerns about the payment of a ‘personal secretary’ allowance to former presidents and House presidents. The finance ministry stated that the practice would continue as is, despite the concerns. The allowance was introduced in 1988 during the administration of Spyros Kyprianou. Former state officials receive the allowance without actually employing the person declared as their secretary, and in some cases, the declared secretary has self-employed status. The secretarial allowance for former presidents is not taxed, unlike MPs. The Audit Office called on the finance ministry to comply with the law and stop payments where conditions are not met. They also mentioned the possibility of reporting the matter to the anti-corruption authority if necessary.