As of Dec. 21, more than 218,000 people donated and the fund has raised more than $13 million. One anonymous donor contributed $50,000, several contributed around $10,000, and more gave $5,000.
Kolfage explained the average GoFundMe donation is about $60 per contributor, but his page recommends an $80 donation
“This is the United States, and we can do anything we want,” he said on Ingraham’s show. “If people want to donate to that wall … what’s $80 for 60 million people.” The 60 million figure likely refers to the number of people who voted for Trump.
Kolfage maintains his GoFundMe is legitimate.
“I’m a retired United States Air Force member who was wounded in Iraq, and lost three limbs. I have a website, BrianKolfage.com, where you can verify more about me. I will respond. I’ve been on Fox News many times, you can see I’m credible and a real person. Do your research before donating, and contact me if you have any questions,” the page read.
Kolfage added that he has “contacted the Trump Administration to secure a point of contact where all the funds will go upon completion. When we get this information secured we will update,” adding that he is working with a law firm on an agreement to “bind the government to [use] the funds for the border wall itself, nothing else.”
