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Karen L. Shectman: Taxpayers paying for Trump’s campaign

Donald Trump is very proud that he has financed his own presidential campaign, about $100 million worth. Meanwhile, he hasn’t paid any federal taxes in 18 years. To my mind, this gives new meaning to the phrase “public campaign financing.” The money Trump didn’t pay in taxes has financed his campaign. We, the public, have paid for his campaign.

Karen L. Shectman

Pittsboro

This story was originally published October 15, 2016 at 6:00 PM with the headline "Karen L. Shectman: Taxpayers paying for Trump’s campaign."

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