To this day no one can account for nearly 50 million dollars in donations to Trump’s pitiful inauguration which were not used during the events. Was this the beginning of enormous corruption now confirmed by the Trump administration? Where did the money come from, and a where is it now?

Over $107 million was raised from domestic and foreign sources. Trump’s was the smallest inauguration in modern history, and the estimates are the at leas $50 million was never used. It has never been accounted for with the exception of thousands of dollars for a remodel of Mike Pence’ personal residence.

In contrast, the largest inauguration by far was for President Obama’s in 2009. It cost a total of $53 million. All of the donations were used for obvious reasons. The celebration for a real president lasted through the night. Trump’s debacle was tantamount to a cocktail party.

The current administration uses taxpayer dollars to live lives of luxury and privilege. They believe it is their ‘right’ to waste your money. Corruption is a synonym for Trump’s circle of sinners.

We will probably never know where tens-of-millions of dollars not used for Trump’s sad inauguration went, but we do know what he and his failed party are spending today. Trump and his family have cost taxpayers more than 16 million dollars each month. It begins with Trump’s many, many golf trips, and his “rallies” to soothe his fragile ego. The cost of operating Air Force One is more than $200,000 each hour; and that’s just the beginning.

Trump has allowed his staff to use private aircraft and military aircraft for personal and business travel which are unnecessary and cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. Scott Pruitt is traveling the world, lobbying for oil and gas companies, and spending your money to accomplish his personal goals. Why has he not been fired? The answer is simple; Trump and John Kelly approve of the corruption which exists at a level never seen before in presidential history.

Time to get real and demand that the media tell the truth. Holding this administration to the lowest standard possible is lying to the American people.

Op-ed by James Turnage

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