Beto O'Rourke is defending details from his released tax returns that shows how little he and his wife gave to charity, saying his public service is the real contribution
When Beto O'Rourke released his tax returns this week, one of the most surprising details was how little he and his wife Amy have given to charity -- just $1,166 in 2017, or about 0.3% of their income for the year.
When asked by a voter about his paltry giving during a campaign stop in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Tuesday, O'Rourke replied that his public service is the real contribution."I've served in public office since 2005, I do my best to contribute to the success of my community, of my state, and now of my country," O'Rourke said."There are ways that I do this that are immeasurable and there are ways that I do this that are measurable.
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