SoulCycle Owner, Trump Donors Face Public Shaming
Trump campaign donors are under pressure.
Two high-profile episodes this week could signal a year in which the glare of the campaign usually reserved for candidates pivots to put those who make personal donations to political campaigns in the spotlight.
The first comes courtesy of Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, of San Antonio, who is also the co-chairman of his twin brother Julian Castro's campaign for the Democratic nomination for president.
On August 5, Rep.out dozens of local businesses and individuals who donated the maximum ($2,800 ) to the Trump re-election effort. The tweet said "Sad to see so many San Antonians as 2019 maximum donors to Donald Trump." He listed a few in the tweet — including a BBQ owner and a realtor — and then a much longer list in an attachment featuring 44 names in all. The body of the tweet continued, "Their contributions are fueling a campaign of hate that labels Hispanic immigrants as 'invaders.'"
