Trump asks CNN to donate profits from 2016 GOP debate

[pixy0stix]

www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-asks-cnn-to-donate-profits-from-2016-gop-debate/

Republican presidential contender Donald Trump is asking CNN to donate the profits from the next GOP presidential debate to charities benefiting veterans.

"You should view the second debate broadcast as a public service and not accept the massive profits that this airing will generate," Trump wrote in a letter to CNN president Jeff Zucker.

Trump cited the news that CNN is charging as much as $200,000 for a 30-second ad during the debate -- 40 times the usual price.

"While I refuse to brag, and as you know very well, this tremendous increase in viewer interest and advertising is due 100% to 'Donald J. Trump,'" Trump wrote. He also noted that the first GOP debate, hosted by Fox News last month, was cable's most-watched non-sports telecast ever.

Trump told Zucker that he would send him a list of veterans' groups that he feels should receive the profits from the September 16 broadcast.

"The veterans of our country, our finest people, have been treated horribly by our government and its 'all talk and no action' politicians," he said. "In fact, some would say they are treated like third class citizens -- even worse, in many cases, than illegal immigrants."

Last month, Trump told Time magazine that he had the clout to compel CNN to give its debate profits to charity.

"If I go to CNN and I say, 'Look, you're going to have a massive audience,' and if I say to them, 'I want $10 million for charity, nothing for myself,' what happens? I'm not showing up, right?" he said. "I'm not showing up unless you give $10 million to cancer, to this, to that."

[pixy0stix]

Because who doesn't love the veterans, am I right?

What a manipulative asshole, and people are just going to lap it up.

[mcsangel2]

I think profits from the debate should go to a brain transplant.

[ttt]

Sept 10, 2015 8:59:30 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-asks-cnn-to-donate-profits-from-2016-gop-debate/

Republican presidential contender Donald Trump is asking CNN to donate the profits from the next GOP presidential debate to charities benefiting veterans.

"You should view the second debate broadcast as a public service and not accept the massive profits that this airing will generate," Trump wrote in a letter to CNN president Jeff Zucker.

Trump cited the news that CNN is charging as much as $200,000 for a 30-second ad during the debate -- 40 times the usual price.

"While I refuse to brag, and as you know very well, this tremendous increase in viewer interest and advertising is due 100% to 'Donald J. Trump,'" Trump wrote. He also noted that the first GOP debate, hosted by Fox News last month, was cable's most-watched non-sports telecast ever.

Trump told Zucker that he would send him a list of veterans' groups that he feels should receive the profits from the September 16 broadcast.

"The veterans of our country, our finest people, have been treated horribly by our government and its 'all talk and no action' politicians," he said. "In fact, some would say they are treated like third class citizens -- even worse, in many cases, than illegal immigrants."

Last month, Trump told Time magazine that he had the clout to compel CNN to give its debate profits to charity.

"If I go to CNN and I say, 'Look, you're going to have a massive audience,' and if I say to them, 'I want $10 million for charity, nothing for myself,' what happens? I'm not showing up, right?" he said. "I'm not showing up unless you give $10 million to cancer, to this, to that."

PLEASE! 

[ttt]

Also, doesn't he have enough of his own money to give to veterans?

[onomatopoeia]

I would like to know how much Trump himself has donated to charity over the years, veterans groups in particular. If he literally puts his money where his mouth is, I'll consider giving him some credit. Otherwise, I agree it's a totally manipulative move. I wonder if/how CBS will respond.

[josieposy]

Can anyone point me to an article that shows where Fox News donated proceeds from its debate?

[eclaires]

Trump is such an unapologetic egomaniac, which would be hilarious and kind of refreshing, if only he wasn't also a racist woman hating shitpig.

I mean, my theory is all politicians, esp those that run for president are egomaniacs, so on one level, it's kind of amusing to see one that is so blatant about that. The others all seem to hide it behind altruism and platitudes.

Too bad that Trump is a disgusting excuse for a human being.

[mominatrix]

LOL forever at Donald Trump refusing to brag.

[IIOY]

Sept 10, 2015 8:59:30 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

"While I refuse to brag,

[orriskitten]

Just make sure it doesn't go to the vets who have Mexican heritage. Send them to work on the wall instead.

This can't be real.

[downtoearth]

So he won't show up if CNN doesn't donate money? He just handed his cards away there. If I were CNN (or any of the other candidates), I would be all, "Welp, sorry you can't attend. Guess we can invite someone from the kids' table."

[sushi]

Hey, he is a veteran. He went to a military school. And he knows more about the military than those in it. He's a soldier. Just ask him.

[bowies]

Sept 10, 2015 12:53:23 GMT -5 sushi said:

Hey, he is a veteran. He went to a military school. And he knows more about the military than those in it. He's a soldier. Just ask him.

CNN taught him about the military, so their public service is done.

[heyjude]

This morning I woke up praying for Jeb Bush. Just make this nightmare go away!! I will take Jeb! Please God!!!!