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According to the article, Trump is on record saying he was granted $150,000 and used it to help small businesses to recover from 9/11. Documents showed he used the money for his own interests.
According to the article, Trump is on record saying he was granted $150,000 and used it to help small businesses to recover from 9/11. Documents showed he used the money for his own interests.
He took it, and came in under the wire legally, but morally it is absolutely appalling. It does fit in with his reputation as El Cheapo in NYC, and also his lying. He would take advantage of any tragedy for a couple of bucks.
"...Crowley said Trump "cashed in, collecting $150,000 in federal funds intended to help small businesses recover — even though days after the attack Trump said his properties were not affected."
...Trump did receive a grant for his building at 40 Wall Street, which was less than a mile away from the Trade Center, but the property was eligible under the grant criteria.
He also did say in 2001 that his properties were not affected by the attack, although he likely meant physically. The grant also provided compensation for economic losses...."
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