In this Media Miss Minute, New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is refunding thousands of dollars in questionable campaign donations. And Mali is hitting back at President Donald Trump’s $10,000 visa bonds for visitors to the U.S.
Media Miss by the left: Mamdani’s campaign vows to return foreign donations after $13K flagged
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s campaign reportedly accepted nearly $13,000 in potentially improper foreign donations, including a $500 contribution from his mother-in-law in Dubai, which has since been refunded.
According to campaign finance records, the campaign has returned more than $5,000 in contributions so far. It still has more than $7,000 to return to 88 donors.
“We will, of course, return any donations that are not in compliance with CFB law,” Mamdani’s campaign said in a statement.
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Media Miss by the right: Mali announces $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in response to Trump admin
Mali is retaliating against Trump’s plan to require business and tourist visa applicants to post $5,000 to $10,000 bonds. The West African country is now requiring the same of U.S. citizens who want to visit.
The new U.S. fees are in addition to the standard $185 visa cost.
Mali’s foreign ministry said the U.S.’ new rule breaches a 2005 accord guaranteeing long-term visa access between the two nations.
The change is set to take effect the same day the new U.S. policy does, Oct. 23.
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