1. That's not charity
Donald Trump took $258,000 from his foundation to settle lawsuits tied to his businesses, the Washington Post reported. That included a $100,000 settlement in a fight over the height of a flag pole.
Drip … drip … drip …
The payments may have violated IRS rules against self-dealing, which could mean new legal jeopardy for Trump as his foundation faces an inquiry by the New York state attorney general.
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‘Imagine his personal taxes’
Tax experts say Trump foundation is clearly violating IRS laws. If this is his charity, imagine his personal taxes. https://t.co/BMe8FCEe8h pic.twitter.com/Daa8b2EpJz
— Ian Sams (@IanSams) September 20, 2016
2. Trump Jr compares refugees to candy
Donald Trump Jr was accused of bigotry and dehumanizing speech for a tweet that compared Syrian refugees to Skittles. The scion asked: “Would you take a handful” if “three would kill you”?
'This image says it all'
This image says it all. Let's end the politically correct agenda that doesn't put America first. #trump2016 pic.twitter.com/9fHwog7ssN
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) September 19, 2016
Block that metaphor
Skittles are candy. Refugees are people. We don’t feel it’s an appropriate analogy. We will respectfully refrain from further commentary as anything we say could be misinterpreted as marketing.
– A spokesperson for Wrigley, Skittles’ parent
3. Trump ducks birther question
Trump continues to avoid questions about his sudden change of heart, announced on Friday, on the question of Barack Obama’s birthplace. “Mr Trump, when did you change your mind about the birther issue?” a reporter asked him Tuesday. She was ignored.
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4. Voters think Trump still a ‘birther’
A Monmouth poll of Florida voters found 24% think that Trump now actually believes that Obama is a natural born citizen, while 54% say Trump only said so for political reasons.
Evan McMullin’s independent run
5. Clinton works from home
Hillary Clinton spent the day at home, preparing for Monday’s debate and holding a call with national security and counter-terrorism advisers, her campaign said. Trump wasn’t buying it.
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'Sleep well Hillary'
Hillary Clinton is taking the day off again, she needs the rest. Sleep well Hillary - see you at the debate!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 20, 2016
6. George HW Bush to vote Clinton
The former president told a room of several dozen people in Maine on Monday he was going to vote for Hillary Clinton, according to multiple reports. A Trump vote: wouldn’t be prudent.
7. 'Have you returned one nickel?'
Wow— Elizabeth Warren destroyed the CEO of Wells Fargo this AM. Full clip here: https://t.co/yJMSY4CYEH pic.twitter.com/AtpOIqBMnk
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) September 20, 2016
...and another thing:
there are magical things in this world. this gif is one of them. pic.twitter.com/5Mv2sYMO3r
— Olivia Messer (@OliviaMesser) September 20, 2016
...and another thing:
Senator Tim Scott just walked by in this outfit. I could have asked why, but thought it funnier not to know pic.twitter.com/MawdLQq9hX
— Ben Terris (@bterris) September 20, 2016
...and another thing:
I'm trying to think of the major Republican nominee left off of this slate card. It's a puzzlement. pic.twitter.com/RtpM9dpbV4
— Jon Ralston (@RalstonReports) September 20, 2016
...and another thing:
Started my day with "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten. Wanted to share so that everyone gets an additional boost! https://t.co/jQbyVtxm1J
— Nikki Haley (@nikkihaley) September 20, 2016
...and another thing:
Do people notice Hillary is copying my airplane rallies - she puts the plane behind her like I have been doing from the beginning.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 20, 2016
