President Trump's undisclosed transition donors
President Trump's 2024 transition team has not disclosed the names of donors who paid for the transition planning, in contrast to previous administrations that made such information public within 30 days of taking office.
Key Points
- President Trump's 2024 transition team has not disclosed donor information as promised.
- The team declined federal funding, opting for private financing.
- The transition is registered as a 'dark money' nonprofit, not required to disclose donors to the IRS.
Pros
- Previous presidents made public the names of donors and their contributions within 30 days of taking office.
Cons
- Without public disclosure of donors, it is difficult to know if individuals or corporations are trying to buy influence with the new administration.