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Herschel Walker caught diverting campaign donation to his private business account

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by orangeblue_coop, May 4, 2023.

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  1. May 4, 2023 #1
    orangeblue_coop

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    When Herschel Walker emailed a representative for billionaire industrialist and longtime family friend Dennis Washington in March 2022, he seemed to be engaging in normal behavior for a political candidate: He was asking for money.

    But unbeknownst to Washington and the billionaire’s staff, Walker’s request was far more out of the ordinary. It was something campaign finance experts are calling “unprecedented,” “stunning,” and “jaw-dropping.” Walker wasn’t just asking for donations to his campaign; he was soliciting hundreds of thousands of dollars for his own personal company—a company that he never disclosed on his financial statements.

    Emails obtained by The Daily Beast—and verified as authentic by a person with knowledge of the exchanges—show that Walker asked Washington to wire $535,200 directly to that undisclosed company, HR Talent, LLC.

    And the emails reveal that not only did Washington complete Walker’s wire requests, he was under the impression that these were, in fact, political contributions.

    Emails Reveal ‘Jaw-Dropping’ Herschel Walker Money Scandal


    Another MAGA grifter, I'm absolutely shocked.
     
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  2. May 4, 2023 #2
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    Yeah, super shocked.
     
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  4. May 4, 2023 #4
    BLING

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    They wired it straight to his “business”?

    Hershel must’ve slept through that Trump U money laundering class.
     
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    How are you smart enough to be a billionaire and dumb enough to get bilked by Herschel Walker
     
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  6. May 4, 2023 #6
    rivergator

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    I suppose it’s not surprising that Walker wouldn’t realize how stupid that was, but he didn’t have anyone around him who knew?
     
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    I feel bad for him. He was a werewolf at the time this decision was made so he was unable to think clearly
     
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    orangeblue_coop

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    His defense may be that he received the money from one of his multiple personalities, so technically he sent the money to himself.
     
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    How else are you gonna pay for an abortion for your mistress, geniuses?
     
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    You guys are running pretty far with a Daily Beast article. Hasn’t that dog bit you all more than once already?
     
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    Looks like Herschel is following the example of his political mentor, the former failed real estate investor and reality television star from New York now residing in Florida.
     
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    VAg8r1

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    Don't like the message, attack the messenger. I'm willing to wager that the story will be verified through other sources within the next couple of days. Given Walker's history it's very believable.
     
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    I bet Aging is willing to admit he was wrong if this is verified, are all you guys willing to do the same?
     
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    VAg8r1

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    Cannot speak for anyone else, on more than one occasion I have admitted when I was wrong and if I am wrong in the case of Herschel and the campaign contributions I will gladly admit it.
     
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    Good here is hoping he never runs again. Terrible choice to run him lead to Warnock.
     
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    Don't think I'd heard of the man but looked him up, and he's 88 years old. That might play a role here, but if I had that kind of money, I wouldn't be making direct wires like that without someone overseeing it.
     
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    Thats it! Take that 1980 banner away from the poodles. Its the only logical way to make this right...

    And Walker is a moron. May he get what he has coming
     
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    wgbgator

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    That's old enough to be a US Senator on the judiciary committee
     
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