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“I had 50 pastors, ministers, I had priests, I had a couple of rabbis in a big conference room in one of my buildings. And we're talking and I could see they really liked me. But I could also see they couldn't endorse me. I said, "Just out of curiosity, why?""Well, we can't do it because we'll lose…” quote by Donald Trump
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“I had 50 pastors, ministers, I had priests, I had a couple of rabbis in a big conference room in one of my buildings. And we're talking and I could see they really liked me. But I could also see they couldn't endorse me. I said, "Just out of curiosity, why?""Well, we can't do it because we'll lose our tax-exempt status."”

Donald Trump

About This Quote

Source Speech: Private conference, date unknown

Leaders may appreciate a speaker personally but cannot support them publicly due to tax‑exempt restrictions.

In simple terms: Tax rules limit endorsements.

Key Takeaway

Know legal constraints before seeking support.

Themes

politics tax law public endorsement

Mood

strategic pragmatic

Type

political informative

When to use this quote

  • Conference speaking
  • nonprofit fundraising
  • public statements

Key Concepts

Nonprofit regulations political strategy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do tax rules affect political support?
  • What alternatives exist for endorsement?
A Different Perspective

Legal limits can override personal approval.

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