Melania Trump was paid for a rare appearance at a political event. It’s not clear who cut the unusual six-figure check | CNN Politics
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Melania Trump has barely been seen on the campaign trail this year. One of the few times she has appeared at a political event, she’s received a six-figure paycheck – a highly unusual move for the spouse of a candidate.
    • Coelacanth@feddit.nu
      24·
      2 个月前

      I don’t think there is anything particularly wrong with that, I just wish she was more discerning when selecting her clientele.

      • nilloc@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
        1·
        2 个月前

        She picked a bunch of gay, probably self loathing republicans. Sounds like an easy gig if you’re female.

  • Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io
    14·
    2 个月前

    "The former first lady spoke at two political fundraisers for the Log Cabin Republicans this year, and she was paid $237,500 for an April event, according to former President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure form. The payment was listed as a “speaking engagement.” "

    • RestrictedAccount@lemmy.world
      16·
      2 个月前

      How the fuck are there still Log Cabin Republicans?

      I smell bullshit. No way a bunch of Gay Republicans paid her a quarter million.

      And that is a weirdly specific number.

      • reddig33@lemmy.world
        9·
        2 个月前

        Peter Thiel is gay. And Republican. He would certainly have the funds to pay Melania if he wanted.

  • MrMcGasion@lemmy.world
    9·
    2 个月前

    Not saying 6 figures isn’t an insane amount of money for a speaking fee, but Obama was getting $400,000 in 2017. Obama is arguably a better speaker, and Melania doesn’t get as many gigs as Obama did (there was a period in 2017 when he did 3 events within a couple months, which caused quite a bit of outrage on the right about his speaking fee), but 6 figures isn’t all that unusual for former Presidents/First Ladies (Michelle’s is reportedly around $200,000).

  • werefreeatlast@lemmy.world
    6·
    2 个月前

    Probably someone who’s last name starts with a T and ends with his rump?

    Or, the new Nabisco Crispy Trumps! They got real curly trump hair taste for your beautiful republican morning meals!