Trump Misses Transition Donor Disclosure Deadline, Declines Federal Funding
President Trump missed the February 19 deadline to disclose private donors for his presidential transition, breaking a long-standing transparency practice. By declining federal funding of $19.4 million, Trump avoided requirements to cap donations at $5,000 per person and publicly list donor details.
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- Trump Hasn't Said Who Funded His Presidential Transition Effort Despite Pledging to Disclose Donors (2025-02-28)
- Trump Loses Out on Transition Funds Unless He Discloses Donors (2025-02-28)
- The Deadline Was Feb 19th and the Trump Transition Team Still Hasn't Disclosed Its Transition Donors (2025-03-04)
- Trump Transition Can Raise Unlimited Funds From Private Donors, Per Agreement (2025-03-01)
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