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Andrew McCarthy: Steve Bannon s arrest in alleged scheme to defraud border wall donors what s behind this? | Fox News

By Thomas A. Smith

The concept was that private citizens would contribute money to be donated to the government for the construction of a wall on the southern border. The campaign was instantly successful as a fundraising vehicle, quickly racking up $17 million in commitments, and ultimately $25 million.

For the money to be released, GoFundMe required an entity into which it could be transferred, as well as assurances that the funds would be dedicated to the stated purpose of the campaign. To help him, Kolfage brought Bannon and Badolato (described in the indictment as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist though less flattering descriptions evidently abound).

via www.foxnews.com