Originally published at: LOW ON CASH? Clinton Foundation Donations PLUNGE 58%, Finances Under Scrutiny | Sean Hannity
Newly released financial records show a stunning plunge in donations made to the Clinton Foundation following Hillary’s 2016 defeat to Donald Trump; raising new questions over allegations of “pay-to-play” schemes within the organization.
“Newly released tax documents showing a plunge in Clinton Foundation donations after Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential election defeat have fueled long-standing Republican allegations of possible ‘pay-to-play’ transactions at the organization, amid a Justice Department probe covering foundation issues,” writes Fox News.
The filings show the Clinton Foundation took-in a whopping $62.9 million in 2016 but just $26 million the following year; a 58% decline.
According to the New York Post, representatives from the organization say the “drop in revenue” was a direct result of “restructuring” and an intentional “wind-down” following the 2016 presidential election.
“The remarkable significance of the drop in Clinton foundation donations raises grave concerns their operations were not above board as the American people have been led to believe,” House Freedom Caucus Chairman Rep. Mark Meadows said in a statement to Fox News. “Whenever we look at the possibility of ‘pay to play’ by government officials, current or former, it demands answers–and anyone who uses public office to sell access for their own financial benefit must be held accountable.”
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