Donuts, Pizza and Private Jets: Here’s How The Presidential Candidates Are Spending Their Money
They're buying up donuts, pizza and private jets among other things.
ByABC News
July 16, 2015, 5:31 PM
— -- The first filing reports of the 2016 election cycle were made available by the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday, giving the American public an inside look into how much money candidates are making and how much they’re spending.
But running for president is about more than giving speeches and attending town halls. Candidates visit local businesses and immerse themselves in the communities they visit. That means eating, drinking and celebrating with locals.
Here are some of the most interesting purchases candidates have made in the 2016 cycle so far:
- $686.61 at Minnesota Smoothie & More
- $1,303.48 at Microwave Donuts LLC
- $672.54 at Binny’s Beverage Depot
- $2,700 at The Sugar Experience
- $505.27 on Domino’s pizza
- $10,794.00 at Staples
- $400.00 at Pella opera house
Martin O’Malley:
- $2,657.81 on Amazon.com
- $687.73 on Americano restaurant
- $398.23 on Athena restaurant
- $320.64 at Costco
- $1,412.00 at New Fortune Chinese restaurant
- $268.60 at Potbelly
Lindsey Graham:
- $186.73 at Jimmy John’s
- $980.16 on Action Septic Tanks & Portable Toilets
- $3,639.50 on Charlie Palmer Steak
- $12,240,00 on Blue Star Jets, a private jet charter company
- $2,638.59 at Mattress Firm
- $1,072.21 at Doe’s Eat Place
- $44,717.89 on Facebook
- $1,428.00 on Uber
- $5,591.77 on Facebook
Carly Fiorina:
- $185.94 at NHL.com
- $647.70 at US Flag Store
- $100 on “Tim the Balloonman”
- $403.13 at Blake’s Creamery
- $460.80 on Brother Jimmy’s BBQ
- $200.00 at Alba restaurant
- $1,411.77 at Best Buy
- $1,000.00 at Honeymoon Cafe and Bar
- $9,539.18 on Office Depot
- $89.89 at Panera Bread
Ted Cruz:
- $43.20 at World of Beer