Watchdog Groups Question Biden’s Inaugural Fundraising

Watchdog Groups Question Biden’s Inaugural Fundraising

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The video discusses the changes in the inauguration process due to COVID-19, highlighting the reduced scale of festivities and the Biden inaugural committee's fundraising efforts. It addresses concerns from watchdogs about the growing costs and corporate influence in inaugurations, comparing it to past events under Obama and Trump. The Biden team aims for transparency by releasing donor names before the inauguration, a move not typically required until after the event.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main reasons for the scaled-down inauguration festivities this year?

Increased security concerns

Budget cuts

Lack of interest

COVID-19 pandemic

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of donations is the Biden inaugural committee refusing?

Corporate donations

Donations from foreign entities

Donations from lobbyists and the oil industry

Donations over $1,000,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the Democratic National Convention cost this summer?

$100 million

$57 million

$50 million

$75 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the controversial expenses from Trump's inauguration spending?

$2 million on catering

$5 million on fireworks

$10,000 in makeup for aides

$500,000 on security

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Biden's inaugural committee doing differently regarding donor transparency?

Releasing donor names before the inauguration

Not accepting any donations

Releasing donor names after the inauguration

Accepting only small donations