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Donald Trump is set to hold a rally Wednesday night in Sacramento:

So how much money does Hillary Clinton give to veterans' causes?

While taking heat for his handling of donations to veterans groups on Tuesday, Donald Trump tried to turn the tables on Hillary Clinton.

When I raise money for the veterans ... it’s a massive amount of money. Find out how much Hillary Clinton’s given to the veterans — nothing.

Donald Trump

The Clinton campaign says that's not true (though its "rapid response" did not come until after 10 p.m. EDT Tuesday, about half a day after Trump made the accusation).

"While Trump needed to be shamed into honoring his commitments, Hillary Clinton has quietly made personal donations in addition to spending her career fighting for veterans through legislation, fundraising and the work of the Clinton Foundation," spokesman Josh Shwerin wrote in an email.

The email listed eight donations totalling $105,000 to veterans organizations since 2006.

 (Jim Cole / Associated Press)
(Jim Cole / Associated Press)

Though that's far less than the amount claimed by Trump, who now says he helped raise $5.6 million for veterans, including $1 million of his own money, the Clinton Foundation said it also supports several programs that help service members and their families, including one to help spouses train for jobs.

The foundation has also been a source of controversy for the Clinton family, though.

Shwerin also listed several charitable efforts Clinton aided as a senator, including joining a group to raise money for a rehabilitation facility in San Antonio and work she did aimed at expanding veterans' healthcare.


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