Melania Trump received over $200,000 for a speaking engagement by the LGBT+ organization Log Cabin Republicans event in April, but the source of the payment is unknown. The organization's president, Charles Moran, denied they were responsible for the payment. Another payment was requested for a July fundraiser, but whether she received it is unconfirmed. Ethics experts are questioning the transparency of these payments, raising concerns over potential conflicts of interest.
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00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.
00:03Melania Trump received over $200,000 for a speaking engagement by the LGBTQ plus organization
00:09Log Cabin Republicans event in April, but the source of the payment is unknown.
00:14The organization's president, Charles Moran, denied they were responsible for the payment.
00:19Another payment was requested for a July fundraiser, but whether she received it is unconfirmed.
00:24Ethics experts are questioning the transparency of these payments, raising concerns over potential
00:29conflicts of interest.
00:30For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.