Chris Christie slams Trump family as grifters over donations for legal fees.

Former New Jersey Gov.‍ Chris Christie Calls Out Trump’s Diversion of⁣ Campaign Funds ‌for Legal Fees

“Grifting is a Trump ‍family tradition, ⁤and the latest scam ‍is his ⁢campaign,”

– Chris ​Christie

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took to Twitter ‍on ‌Friday to criticize former President Donald Trump for allegedly using funds raised⁢ for his 2024 presidential campaign to cover legal fees for his upcoming criminal ‌trials. Christie shared a report from the Washington Post, highlighting the issue.

A Self-Proclaimed​ Billionaire Swindling Campaign Donations

Christie expressed his concern‍ over‍ Trump’s actions, stating, “This self-proclaimed billionaire is swindling 50% of his​ campaign donations to pay for his personal⁢ legal ​fees. We don’t need a con-artist; ⁣we⁢ need a leader⁢ who ⁤can beat Biden.”

Christie, ⁢who recently ⁢entered the 2024 GOP presidential race, challenged Trump, the current Republican front-runner whom he had previously supported and advised.

Trump ​Faces Multiple Investigations

Trump is currently under investigation for three ⁤major issues: the election, the January 6th ‍riot, and his handling of classified documents.

Trump’s Diversion of Campaign Funds

Christie’s comments come in response ⁣to reports⁣ that Trump ⁣has been⁢ diverting over half of the funds​ raised for ⁣his 2024 presidential campaign to a political action committee (PAC) in order to cover his​ personal legal fees. According to the Washington Post, Trump raised over $35 million between March and June, with $17.7 million going to his presidential campaign and the rest to his PAC, Save America. This PAC‌ has previously been used to cover legal bills.

Trump recently⁢ adjusted the percentage of donations allocated to ⁤Save America, with 90% going to ​the presidential campaign ​and⁢ 10% to the PAC, as⁤ reported⁣ by the New York Times. ⁣A Trump spokesman, Steven Cheung, stated that ​the campaign aims to spend every ‍donated dollar ⁢in the most cost-effective manner.

It has been revealed that millions of dollars from donors have already‌ been used to cover legal fees⁣ through the Save America PAC, which ⁤is one of the top Republican fundraising organizations. Filings show that $16 million from the PAC has been allocated for ⁤legal-related payments​ in 2021 and 2022.

As the controversy surrounding Trump’s use of campaign funds continues, it ⁣raises questions about the integrity and transparency of his financial practices.

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