‘I Smell a … Rat’: Questions Raised About Donald Trump’s GoFundMe for Hurricane Victims as Video Exposes Rally Attendees Leaving Early Despite His Denial

Former president Donald Trump started a GoFundMe on Monday to help people affected by Hurricane Helene. The fundraiser is described as an “official response” for “MAGA supporters” to financially support storm victims. Hurricane Helene has killed at least 130 people, with hundreds still missing. As of Tuesday morning, over 13,000 people have donated more than $2 million. One of the top donors is “Senator Kelly Loeffler,” who gave at least $500,000. Loeffler served as a Republican senator from Georgia, a state hit by the hurricane. Another major donor is William Ackman, a billionaire hedge fund manager who supports Trump. Dana White, the UFC CEO who spoke at the Republican National Convention, also donated $100,000. Other notable donors include personal injury attorney Dan Newlin and Bass Pro Shops, each giving $100,000. Trump launched the GoFundMe during his visit to Valdosta, Georgia, where he surveyed the damage caused by the hurricane and spoke about the state’s response to the storm. While the fundraiser appears to be a positive campaign move for Trump, it has raised questions from critics as another “Trump Authorized” GoFundMe fundraiser for families of people who were injured or killed during the first Trump assassination attempt is still accepting...