Even as news breaks of a class action lawsuit filed against the VICHY NRA for fraud and misspending, we learn that…
NRA mulled mansion for chief executive: report
The National Rifle Association (NRA) reportedly considered buying a $6 million mansion for use by CEO Wayne LaPierre.The Washington Post reports that documents show that the gun-rights group discussed buying the Dallas-area house for its CEO but talks fell through. The dealings are now under scrutiny by New York investigators as part of an ongoing investigation into the NRA’s tax-exempt status.
Ackerman McQueen says the idea came from LaPierre, and they were “alarmed.”
The VNRA claims that it was AckMac’s idea as an “investment,” and the NRA killed the plan when it became known to LaPierre. So…
We’re to believe that someone in the VNRA’s public relations company suddenly decided, Hey! You know what would be great publicity for our New York-chartered, Virginia-based non-profit? Let’s buy their EVP a six megabuck mansion in Texas. Everyone will love that!
Either that, or a PR company took it upon themselves to act investment advisors and property managers.
I’m forced to admit that I find AckMac’s line a little more believable.
And I’m sure they were looking for properties with a pool.
