Shea abused donors' trust and damaged faith in the country's political system by stealing millions of dollars in donations to cover boat payments, and purchase expensive jewelry and a Trump-themed energy drink. His sentencing is fair, adequately reflects his crimes, and serves as a deterrent to others.
Timothy Shea received a much harsher prison sentence for participating in "We Build the Wall" than was deserved — he wasn't the mastermind behind the scheme. The fundraiser was a proven marketing strategy that Bannon and Trump used to help the latter win the White House. However, both walk free while he pays the price of working as their aide.
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