Trump Supporters Used GoFundMe To “Build An Army” In DC

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Trump supporters used the popular crowdfunding platform to raise money to attend the President’s rally in DC.

Trump supporters used GoFundMe to fund travel and other costs to attend Wednesday’s Trump rally in Washington, DC, in yet another example of the role tech platforms played in contributing to the violent insurrection that followed on Jan. 6.

One campaign, which was titled #PatriotPilgrimageDC, raised $21,548 of a $50,000 goal from 285 donors. The description said: GoFundMe deactivated several campaigns related to travel expenses following an inquiry from BuzzFeed News .

 

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gofundme complicit in sedition?

Don't blame the tools, blame the person that mistreated its purpose.

gofundme please address this

Hi gofundme please act responsibly and shut this down

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