America250.org
Coverage of America250.org in the Nexus archive.
- America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?
America’s 250th birthday merchandise, including items like a $275 throw pillow and $8,000 painting, is sold by America250 (a congressional commission) and Freedom 250 (a Trump-linked LLC). Taxpayer funds, including $10 million reported transferred from America250 to Freedom 250, are used to support merchandise sales and events, with unclear distribution of profits.
- America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?
America’s 250th birthday merchandise is being sold by America250 (a nonprofit) and Freedom 250 (a Trump-linked LLC), with $10 million in taxpayer funds reportedly transferred between the entities. Neither organization provided full transparency on how proceeds are distributed, and 850 items are available from America250’s online store.
- America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?
America’s 250th birthday merchandise, sold by America250 (a nonprofit) and Freedom 250 (President Donald Trump’s LLC), includes items like decorative pillows and youth tees. Taxpayer funds have flowed from America250 to Freedom 250, with no clear accounting, and at least $10 million reported transferred. Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns about the financial arrangements.
- America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?
America250, a nonprofit established by Congress, and Freedom 250, a limited liability company linked to President Donald Trump, are both selling merchandise for the United States' 250th anniversary. At least $10 million in taxpayer funds has been transferred from America250 to Freedom 250, with no clear accounting of how money is distributed between entities.
- America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?
America250, a congressional commission, and Freedom 250, a limited liability company linked to President Donald Trump, are selling merchandise to commemorate the U.S. 250th anniversary. Taxpayer funds have flowed from America250 to Freedom 250, with reports of at least $10 million transferred, but no clear accounting of how money is distributed.
- America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?
America’s 250th birthday merchandise is being sold by America250 (a nonprofit) and Freedom250 (a Trump-linked LLC), with taxpayer funds flowing between them. Critics highlight a lack of transparency in how money is distributed, while the nonprofits claim partnerships aim to expand public engagement in the commemoration.
- America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?
Merchandise for America's 250th birthday is being sold by America250, a congressional commission, and Freedom 250, a Trump-linked LLC. Taxpayer funds, including at least $10 million, are being transferred between the entities, with concerns about transparency in fund distribution.
- America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?
America250, a congressional commission, and Freedom 250, a Trump-linked entity, are selling merchandise to commemorate the U.S. 250th anniversary. Taxpayer funds are being used, with at least $10 million transferred from America250 to Freedom 250. The nonprofit America250.org receives a percentage of merchandise profits, but no clear accounting of fund distribution has been provided.