Democratic congressman says Donald Trump 'cashed in' on 9/11

Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) slammed Donald Trump during the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, accusing him of using the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to "make a quick buck."

Crowley, who lost his cousin on 9/11, said while serving as a senator in New York, Hillary Clinton "never gave up" on aiding first responders and was "there with us when the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act was finally passed. Where was Donald Trump in the days and months and years after 9/11? He didn't stand at the pile, he didn't lobby Congress for help, he didn't fight for the first responders. Nope." Trump, the owner of 40 Wall Street, "cashed in," Crowley said, "collecting $150,000 in federal funds intended to help small businesses recover, even though days after the attack, Trump said his properties were not affected."

Clinton secured the funds to "help local mom and pop shops get back on their feet," Crowley continued. "Donald Trump sought out a payday for his empire. It was one of our nation's darkest days, but to Trump it was just another chance to make a quick buck. Hillary has never and will never forget the reality of that day, and that's why she will never give up on making us a better and stronger nation."

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