Trump donations made social media ‘implode’

Trump donations made social media ‘implode’

Taking Cara Babies has been “life-changing” for parents trying to get their newborns and toddlers to sleep. For years, social media users have raved about the Arizona-based parenting influencer — Cara Dumaplin in real life and @TakingCaraBabies on Instagram — and her online courses.

Last week, fans learned that Dumaplin made a steady stream of donations over several years to former President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign.

As the news circulated across the internet and through social media communities — fueled by BuzzFeed News reporting — some followers said they felt “betrayed” and were asking for refunds.

Here’s how the controversy erupted.