By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/trump-pledges-1-million-personal-funds-harvey-relief-efforts Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump pledges $1 million in personal funds for Harvey relief efforts Nation Aug 31, 2017 4:15 PM EDT The White House says President Donald Trump is pledging $1 million in personal funds to Harvey storm relief efforts. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement at a briefing Thursday. And she says he’s calling on reporters to help decide which specific organization he will give to. Trump has been criticized in the past for giving far less of his income to charitable causes than many other multi-billionaires. Harvey’s flood waters have heavily damaged tens of thousands of homes across Texas and killed at least 30 people. The storm is now threatening the region near the Texas-Louisiana state line. READ MORE: The latest on Hurricane Harvey and how you can help We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
The White House says President Donald Trump is pledging $1 million in personal funds to Harvey storm relief efforts. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement at a briefing Thursday. And she says he’s calling on reporters to help decide which specific organization he will give to. Trump has been criticized in the past for giving far less of his income to charitable causes than many other multi-billionaires. Harvey’s flood waters have heavily damaged tens of thousands of homes across Texas and killed at least 30 people. The storm is now threatening the region near the Texas-Louisiana state line. READ MORE: The latest on Hurricane Harvey and how you can help We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now