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The Wall GoFundMe Campaign
24:51 - 27:38 (02:47)
The GoFundMe campaign to fund the construction of the US-Mexico border wall has transitioned to a 501C4 organization, which allows for more anonymity and discretion in how the raised funds are used. We Load The Wall has raised over $20.5 million in its first month, with 42% of donors from the original GoFundMe campaign responding and 94% opting in to the transition.
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Brian Kolfage's crowdfunding campaign to build the border wall has transitioned to a new venture called We Build the Wall, Inc., raising questions about accountability for the donated funds.
24:51 - 25:58 (01:07)
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Brian Kolfage's crowdfunding campaign to build the border wall has transitioned to a new venture called We Build the Wall, Inc., raising questions about accountability for the donated funds. The organization's legal operation allows for the money to be used for other purposes related to the mission statement, such as donations to political candidates.
ChapterThe Wall GoFundMe Campaign
EpisodeThe Whole Story Behind that 'We Build the Wall' GoFundMe
PodcastBehind the Bastards
We Load the Wall Link has raised over $20.5 million in its first month, far exceeding its initial investment of $345,000.
25:58 - 27:38 (01:40)
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We Load the Wall Link has raised over $20.5 million in its first month, far exceeding its initial investment of $345,000. Founder Brian Kolfage still uses the $20 million raised number on the company's site despite controversy surrounding his previous involvement with fake news Facebook networks.