Watchdog Groups Question Biden’s Inaugural Fundraising

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.

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

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

How much did the Democratic National Convention cost this summer?

• $100 million

• $57 million

• $50 million

• $75 million

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

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