Trump-authorized GoFundMe seeks to give relief to Hurricane Helene victims – Washington Examiner

Asher NotheisOctober 1, 2024

A GoFundMe campaign authorized by former President Donald Trump ‌has been⁣ launched to provide financial assistance to victims of Hurricane Helene, which has caused significant devastation in states such as North Carolina and Georgia, ⁣resulting in over ‍150 fatalities and extensive property damage. The initial fundraising goal was set at $1 million but has already surpassed $3.3 million, with major contributions from notable figures like Steve‌ Witkoff and⁣ ex-Senator Kelly Loeffler, who each donated $500,000. ⁤The fundraiser emphasizes that all donations will be directed toward supporting those most affected by the hurricane. Trump has been actively involved, visiting impacted communities to witness the devastation firsthand.

Trump-authorized GoFundMe seeks to give relief to Hurricane Helene victims

A GoFundMe fundraiser authorized by former President Donald Trump aims to provide financial relief to victims caught in Hurricane Helene’s path and has already far outpaced its initial goal.

Numerous states, most notably North Carolina and Georgia, have been greatly affected by the hurricane, which has killed more than 150 people across six states while causing massive flooding and property damage. In the wake of this hurricane, Trump launched the fundraiser so his supporters can donate to the victims, according to the fundraiser’s page.

“With so many across the Southeastern U.S. facing challenges after the storm, President Trump is on the ground in communities to see the aftermath firsthand,” the fundraiser reads. “All donations will be directed to help those most affected by Hurricane Helene.”

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump walks outside the Chez What furniture store as he visits Valdosta, Georgia, a town hit by Hurricane Helene, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The fundraiser’s initial goal was listed as $1 million, which was surpassed with over $3.3 million raised as of Tuesday afternoon. Among the fundraiser’s top donors include Witkoff Group founder Steve Witkoff and former Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia, who have each donated $500,000.

The organizer of the fundraiser is Meredith O’Rourke, who previously organized the Trump-authorized fundraiser for victims of the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The fundraiser raised $6.6 million for the family of Corey Comperatore, who was killed in the shooting, along with two other victims who were injured.

Trump visited Valdosta, Georgia, on Monday, with Trump campaign national press secretary Karoline Leavitt stating he did so to “personally offer” his help to the hurricane victims. President Joe Biden is set to survey the damage in North Carolina through a flyover on Wednesday and will visit Georgia and Florida “as soon as possible.”