The tens of thousands of dollars worth of outfits bought for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) during the presidential campaign have yet to be donated to president as promised, according to a report.
Nearly $180,000 in clothing bought for the governor remains “stuffed in trash bags” at the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) headquarters in Washington, according to a report by the conservative website NewMajority.com.
The clothes had become a campaign issue during Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) presidential bid, prompting Palin, his vice presidential nominee, to promise to donate the clothes to charity, and not keep for personal use.
“The story is completely inaccurate, and does not merit further response,” said an RNC official, who refused to elaborate or say whether or not the RNC still had possession of the clothes.
Citing anonymous sources, NewMajority said the RNC is “in the process” of donating the clothing — bought from pricey retailers and designers — and that the clothing currently sits in trash bags.
There was no indication as to when or to where the clothes would be donated.