Beto O'Rourke defends paltry charitable contributions by saying he gives his time instead
When Beto O'Rourke released his tax returns this week, one of the most surprising details was how little he and his wife Amy have given to charity -- just $1,166 in 2017, or about 0.3% of their income for the year.
When asked by a voter about his paltry giving during a campaign stop in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Tuesday, O'Rourke replied that his public service is the real contribution.