Hedge Funds
A decade later Paulson is betting against public schools and on Donald Trump. In July 2015, the hedge fund billionaire donated $8.5 million to Success Academy Charter School Network, supposedly to benefit the poor and minority school children victimized by the economic system that so generously awards him. Now, probably out of concern for the poor, working families, and immigrants, Paulson is raising money for Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Trump is certainly not an expert on public education based on his own experience. Trump's father was wealthy before him and sent his son to expensive private schools and colleges. Trump's...

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