When Beto O'Rourke released his tax returns this week, one of the most surprising details was how little he and his wife Amy have given to charity -- just $1,166 in 2017, or about 0.3% of their income for the year.
When asked by a voter about his paltry giving during a campaign stop in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Tuesday, O'Rourke replied that his public service is the real contribution."I've served in public office since 2005, I do my best to contribute to the success of my community, of my state, and now of my country," O'Rourke said."There are ways that I do this that are immeasurable and there are ways that I do this that are measurable.
His public service of passing 0 bills in Congress and basically being just a career politician? Thanks we don’t want that contribution lol
Yeah.....just walking out your door every morning makes America better right 😉
What public service?
HIs charity is not being there for his kids.
...didn't you already post this story? It's not any better (or more palatable) the second or third time.
Thank God we have good ole Bato.
I am with Beto, I would give money to a good cause but I haven’t found one yet
O'ROURKE CONTRIBUTION ? ? NO ONE HAD EVER HEARD HIS NAME UNTIL HE BOUGHT HIS WAY IN ON PARENTS MONEY AGAINST CRUZ . . WHO'S HE
His 'public service' 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The man is just scamming for money
losing to ted cruz and standing on tables is not a contribution
His public service to making sure the majority of Americans don't have healthcare or are paying too much for it
Either O’Rourke doesn’t understand the diff between charitable giving of cash & spending time campaigning or he thinks we are too stupid to understand it. He should be leading us by example in giving $. But his socialism proves his greed for $ and power. WE are expected to pay.
hahahaha. what have our current president gave to charity?
BetoORourke we all know you get paid to do this job.
Yeah, right!
im fine with that. ill vote for him still. keep trying tho.
People are finally seeing why Texas rejected him!!
Can the stupid media STFU already about that nonsense! cnn you all morons are in great part responsible for the mess we are in. Just looking for ratings with meaningless crap while ignoring all the crimes of Trump and his administration.
this burnout is a charity too much coke. Opposes banning straws
That is what poor people do. Why do you think money is the only way to serve?
He thinks running for office is charity work?
ewarren dong release your tax return, why you need to fight scrutiny in that
He hath blessed us with his service
Cheap A$$
He is giving us the most precious thing he can. Himself.
LMAO typical far left new age socialist liberal nut job.
Was it volunteer work?
Your gift is me. Your welcome. - BetoORourke
people defending beto: its his money, he can do what he wants with it. also people defending beto: socialize healthcare! tax the wealthy at 90%! lets seize control of the entire economic system of the US (green new deal)!
Jimmy Carter said, “American is no longer Democracy, it is more an Olography.” Throughout history, Oligarchies have often been tyrannical, citizens have no voice, they are governed unfair, and become obedience or oppression to exist. We need to be alert to this dangerous regime.
Please keep your public service charity to yourself. This guy thinks he’s doing us a favor with all his terrible ideas. LOL.
I don't like BetoORourke, but viewing charitable contributions when selecting a president is about like choosing a car based on the number of cup holders.
Lol!!! He is about as genuine as crappy cnn...
He’s a criminal, fake and a liar , period!
He’s a liar like the rest. He’s nothing but a fake can’t win a local election wanna be. All he does is say what people want to hear. He can’t manage himself let alone the country.
So CNN doesn’t support Beto any more, after fawning over him when he ran for Senator.
His WELL COMPENSATED “public service” is his “real contribution”. 😂🤣😂 I almost spit out my drink. Add free ‘top of the line’ healthcare that the rest of us pay for to the perks. Give me a fucken break!
He's a gift alright!
Money isnt the only measure of charity.
True democrat for you.
Yea... because getting paid for 150,000+ for 6 months of work and then all the leagalized kick backs is charitable. PoS.
So why are you going to take other people’s money, maybe their public service is sufficient. Same politician what is good for me is not good for you
He believes his mere existence is gift to humanity. Definitely make a great cult leader.
Lier, lier, pants on fire
I agree with Beto
Good bye
Some give money, some give their time, it's all good for charities.
LiarsLeakersAndLiberals love to judge
BetoORourke
A true democrat
Beta O’Dork 2020
Oh thanks for being born!! My God!! Liberals are so full of their own shit..what’s with the over inflated sense of self worth?
No words for this person
Most of the comparable that give a high percentage of their income are writing off tiding. I think giving your time means more than just giving money at church or to a charity hoping they do something good with it.
Agree.
Please! I’d rather have a orange narcissistic businessman as POTUS then a cheapsss like Beto!
I assume that means he takes no salary for his 'public' service
How much did trumps taxes show he donated to charity? How much did trumps fake foundation spend on its primary charity...the trump family.
More double talk and Bull Sh-t for those unable to think for themselves.
Seriously, why is this an issue? Good people and good leaders are getting scrutinized over the most trivial shit!
At his age he should be supporting his kids. Why does everyone need to give money he’s given so much more
Jeezus.. we have a moron in the WH that gives not 2 $$its about giving to charity, does not release its tax returns, liar, cheater and overall stupid.. and we’re criticizing this guy for not giving to charity. At least he’s providing his tax returns!! Wth!!!🤬
Me guys...I’m giving you me! That’s my charity to us.
‘‘This is the difference between dems and reps🙄
Another ‘Do as I say, not as I do’ Dem.
Sounds just like a politician!
Beto is finished, despite the media promotion.
BetoORourke your INexperience is showing!
Sir you get paid for your public service so don’t act all holy.
Guys, standing up on tables and waving his arms around while speaking in platitudes is way more service than actual charitable contributions 🙄
Lol right!!
Who cares about that, really.
More interested in their tax rates...the rest isn’t my business.
🙄😂🤣😂
Sure fake Mexican sure
I agree! At least his time directly impacts those he hopes to support and help whereas money given to charities often goes into administrative money pits.
Um, what public service has he done🤔
What has this clown Beto do for any American? Name one.
Your darling is over So move on who’s next
Right...so my public service should also be the real contribution? Why not make that tax deducible? ohhhh new platform for running for 2020 Pres....
BetoORourke Francis is done....GAME OVER! A true hypocrite
Why does he have to donate anything?
Democrats fight over the dumbest things. Given the current occupation of the White House these things are so trivial. priorities
giving to charity is not mandatory. lay off him trumptaxes
What a freakin Saint. A hole
Does someone HAVE to give to charity each year? Not trying to be a dick or anything. But is that now Mandatory?
It’s bad behavior because the dude was literally on video last week saying at an event he gives most of his money to charity. An obvious lie. If you people actually payed atttention Trump regularly donates and even forgoes his Presidential salary to charity.
How much he gives is his business. But his reply in defense that he has given himself instead is a bit much. selfserving
I will say it again since you are posting this old news again. Would his critics prefer he had a Charitable Foundation like Clintons and Trump?
You can find this in every Democrat, they like to spend other people's money.
All Dems think they’re God’s gift to Americans. And of course they’re all generous with other people’s money only. Nothing new.
One word: BULL
Table jumper...isn't presidential material...let's move on from this jumping talker.
Haha.. what a scumbag...
So he did his public service for free?
Do his tax returns mention anything about him bangin a 15 yr old when he was in high school?
Beto has no substance. Sorry Beto bots. Hes just a spoiled rich kid on a lark. Please stop comparing him to Mayor Pete. PeteButtigieg2020
Beto is a hand waving joke! His run for President is over!
This is every loud mouthed Socialist. They dont actually help or share they greedily hoard & try to get more free stuff from other people (some poorer than they).
So RUNNING FOR OFFICE is serving? Can you smell the arrogance?
At least he didn’t rob any charities. It’s their business what they donate
Yeah and Trump’s the narcissist 🙄
Lol..... What a clown!
Typical leftwing hypocrite: “do as I say & don’t pay any attention to my corruption, lies and crimes”.
Stop it CNN.
He's toast the cheap (guy). Share your wealth and let me keep mine. Hypocrite
BetoORourke should be bonzoorourke
Hahahaha
Shut up CNN
Robert Francis is done. Mayor Pete has become the new young clueless white guy in the race.
What a piece of work.
Have people always been that judgmental?...🤔
You mean that very lucrative and self serving public service, Beto?
What public service?
Nobody needs to show the public their taxes..only stupid people do!
Wait, doesn't he get paid for his 'public service'?
Can someone name a bill he sponsored or made while in the Texas Congress?
'I was driving home from work, I noticed two children crossing the street. They were happy, happy to be free from their troubles.This happiness was mine by right. I had earned it in my dreams.'Then goes on to run them over Quote from Beto at fifteen. I didnt think like that at 15
Why should he gives to charity anyway?
And our POTUS has donated every paycheck to charity! KAG2020.
really? Lock him up, Lock him up.
Public service? Is he referring to his full time job?!?
How much did Trump give to charity? That’s right we don’t know bc he hasn’t released his tax returns. CNN shouldn’t be helping Trump like this.
ya. he needs to start a foundation which collects money that he can donate to himself. cohen can help. he not working right niw
That uncharitable bastard...
LOL
Amazing that people care in the first place
Beto means never having to say you’re sorry! Or, is it Clinton? Obama? Pelosi? Schumer? Schiff? The media? 😉
Yeah yeah....That's the ticket....I'm giving myself, what more could I give?
I’m not going to pay taxes anymore. Me working two jobs is my real contribution.
😂😂😂 how convenient
Ohhhhhhh 🤔 🖕bet head
🙄
He's last month's flavor
That is the best thing I've heard from a Dem yet! And it is very similar to what a Vigilante MOB would say!
What public service? Old man skateboarding at what a burger? Poems about cows buffing his balls? Being a member of cult of the dead cow? Drunk driving? allidoisowen BetoORourke trump2020
Robert Francis is a leech, a parasite. His 'public service' isn't a contribution, he did nothing but take from the citizens of Texas..
Until the other side releases their's, no apologies are necessary.
Ugh. Another Dem joke of a candidate. Trump 2020
He’s truly a legend in his own mind.....
So his public service is for free?
Translation.. My gift to the peasants is... Wait for it ..MEEEEEEEEE! YOUR WELCOME!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA 'Me being alive is the real contribution to society'
This guy is such a dope. No accomplishments, a DUI mugshot & an ego the size of Texas.
Jeezzzzzz people need to chill out.
He's fading away
Yeah right. Total phoney.
So he didn't cash his paychecks while in Congress?
She comes from money, therefore it’s disappointing.
beto is just ahead of the curve. he doesn’t give to charity because it’s the government’s job to take care of us. not private citizens
It just shows that BetoORourke is all talk. He’s great at telling people how they should be spending their money, but isn’t willing to do that himself. Hypocrite
Beto's public service is charitable. Trump's phony charity contributed to Trump in the form of a $10,000 portrait of Trump. He has the government spending 10s of millions so that he can visit his properties weekly to play golf and sell favors. Trump's service is self-service.
He’s a joke, total fraud and you all fell for it. $768 bil donated last year and he gave $10 of it! Fraud
So in lieu of charity we get his presence? Doesn't think too much of himself...
This guy still running? Biden’s joining and Mayor Pete will be his running mate. Poor Beto, at least he stretched his 5 minutes to about 8. Trump 2020!!!!!! BetoORourke
Typically a democrat does this
I honestly don't know why this is anyone's business. He's not my pick but having to defend what he does for charity is his concern. It's his conscience not yours. So shut up about it. There are bigger news stories to cover.
Of course an narcissistic egomaniac thinks he is the great gift he can give the world and we should be so grateful he graces.
Same goes for Trump for not releasing his tax returns, for being Public service for his contribution
That's a cop out.
Is it really giving to charity when you then claim a deduction?
BetoORourke That's a big time fail.
He's the type to show up at a birthday party and declare 'My presence is my present '. Douchebag.
Wow. What a sleazeball.
I give a lot to charity annually, but I claim none of it, so it wouldn’t show up in my taxes. I can believe that they didn’t claim everything. I also don’t think this is an issue. People charitable donations are their decisions. Also, time donations are non-deductible
Another fine democrat candidate and peace warrior is TulsiGabbard who’s running for president tulsi 2020
Beto....👎
WTH, at least he gave, I bet those who complain are the same ones who have no problem with the crooked president pretending to give to his fake charity...
Public service! So, what exactly has he done to improve the public? He voted ‘No’ on the tax cuts and voted ‘No’ on prison reform. He voted ‘No’ or neither voted at all to make our country better.
LOL
Do. Not. Care
Beater O’Rourke 🍌
That's one way to spin it.
But did he launder money from Russians? Did he SAY he would donate money and then NEVER do it?
😂😂
They always want everyone else to give , to do , but when it comes back to them , it’s never about them giving , doing!!
;-) At least he, gives, didn't take money from charities like kids w/cancer or, to pay his businesses' debts like the TrumpCrimeFamily did ;-(
That’s “Ridiculous BullShit”...
Hypocrites!! (‘ Do as we say.. not as we do!) Socialism is for the ‘little people,’ those in power can still fly their private jets , have four homes, have gun protection,etc.They just want to make YOU can’t! Where’s your charity Beto? The president donates his salary.. do you?
That’s disappointing. I gave more in supplying my classroom each year, and with a teacher salary, that isn’t counting the hours of service we provide. So, does not score well on philanthropy which says something about priorities.
None of us are Mother Theresa...we give what we feel compelled to do by our conscience. CNN writer of this story let see what they gave to charity?
A slick answer from someone who may be our next president.
But doesn’t he get paid for his public service?
Mid stream America supports charity as politicians are 2cheap &busy climbing the ladder to care. They support socialism so we pay more.
I would be more impressed if O' Rourke or any politician would just say 'I was wrong and now I will try to do better.' Talking about your service or whatever other excuses they give only convinced those who are already supporters.
Donates to charities where there are cameras present, such as food banks.
You mean actually doing something to help people rather than looking for a tax break Way to go, CNN!
defend this
Sounds like CNN is supporting another candidate. This is what is wrong with the press.
Now this is fucked up politicizing charitable donations!! There is really no end to this is there!? Donations should be made from the kindness of your heart and not made to be weaponized by corrupt politicians!
BetoORourke , standing on tables to campaign causes more work for the staff. How is that helping? Someone, other than you, has to clean them afterwards.
Tax deductions for public service? Now, that's an idea....
Public service of lifting offshore oil drilling bans? Further intensifying an already disastrous path of climate change and environmental exploitation?
all hypocrites...elite dems know best right
A paid Government job with a full pension is a real contribution to the good of society. Like tax breaks to bankers who work so hard to keep our economy afloat. Don't worry the 'market' will look after the disenfranchised.
What does this have to do with anything?
Their Thrasher subscription doesn't count?
Whatever it was, I’ll bet it was more than potus.
O'Rourke is a phony - just like the 'jack-a-lope ' !
Beto be like..... 'I didnt get you anything for your birthday, your gift is my presence'
Smerconish on CNN now attacks Kate Smith singing God Bless America..
Don’t you have better things to do ?
BetoBlows
At least he released them.
What a crook
Lmao
It's almost as if CNN is getting at Beto as a cryptic threat to Bernie ,Since Bernie is equally as stingly when it comes to giving his own money for charity.
Laughable excuse.
If I were his father in law I’d be pissed at the amount of my money this idiot has wasted
Anyone who wants to criticize this man’s taxes in any way, please show me Trumps. We can then talk.
At least he paid his taxes..
What an ego he has
He'll give you the shirt right off his neighbor's back. Typical liberal.
No, Beto...you’re just a hypocrite.
Head to head country says baby for days who have poke my champions
What do we have here? Is this the 4th place white dude in the party of diversity? Is this the gay one or the fake Mexican?
Are you kidding ?
Hahahahahahahaha
Uh oh he dignified it with a response..... bad move Beto! Should have flipped ur and said 'Those who claim all of their charitable deductions, are greedy Corporatists robbing resources from the needy'
Beto and Buttigieg are pro-establishment empty suites unfortunately. You can tell a candidate is genuine by how much they focus on actual solutions to problems.
More 'Beto' is Beto's charitable contribution. 🤤
Lol
He’s yesterday’s news. He’s a complete phony whose billionaire father in law is financing his political career.
Let's compare who has donated more... Trump or beto
Yep! Sounds socialist to me. Just like SenSanders ! It’s disgraceful. They are so hypocritical. Keep your millions but shut up talking about sharing the wealth.
I heard he was a furry.
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