Trump’s ghostwriter takes ‘pleasure’ in donating ‘Art of the Deal’ royalties to abortion rights amid Kavanaugh hearings
"The fact that this takes place against the backdrop of the Brett Kavanaugh hearings is like icing on the cake," Schwartz told the
"It's a certain pleasure," Schwartz added.
The 66-year-old author co-wrote Trump's 1987 bestseller but has been a thorn in his side since he announced his 2016 campaign for the
Vehemently opposed to Trump's policies on immigration, gun control, women's rights and other issues, Schwartz pledged last year to donate all royalties earned from "The Art of the Deal" to various social justice organizations.
And he has lived up to that pledge, according to
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Corso said
"We obviously are very grateful for all the contributions that we receive but this one has a special meaning knowing that the person who gave it worked for someone who has been so hostile to reproductive rights," Corso said of Schwartz' five-figure donation.
Kavanaugh, 53, has been conspicuously evasive about his personal views on Roe, only saying he considers it "settled" law.
The
Schwartz says he has donated over
He said the allegations against Kavanaugh emboldens him to continue to donate to organizations fighting for women's rights.
"Women are one of the groups that are most under siege from Trump and Trump policies," Schwartz said.
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