Derick Dillard Slammed for Using Fundraiser Money to Visit the White House

Derick Dillard can’t catch a break — and rightfully so, honestly. The Counting On star has seen his fair share of controversies recently, but this one may just take the cake. Well, it’s at least up there. On Oct. 12, the father-of-two took to Instagram to reveal that he took a trip to the White House, and the Facebook page Duggar Family News: Life Is Not All Pickles and Hairspray claims he did so on the public’s dime. As a result, many people slammed the 28-year-old’s “mission” trip.

“So this is the ‘mission’ trip Derick was talking about on his fundraiser that got removed for violations of terms of use?” the Facebook post reads. “DerJill and Sam visited DC this week with the Cross Church School of Wizardry… I mean Ministry. How did Derick pay for this trip? I’m sure he didn’t pull up his own bootstraps.”

Back in August, the reality star family was asking for handouts after they left their El Salvador ministry. “BIG NEWS! For the next year, I will be serving through a program at my home church, called the Cross Church School of Ministry!” He wrote. “I am so excited about this incredible opportunity for further ministry development, and I would like to invite you to share in this excitement with me.” Notice, he left out specifics.

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One person commented on Instagram, “It’s our business if it’s the taxpayers’ money he’s using or if I were to donate, I want to know how it’s being used and not for expensive steaks or out to dinner. But of course, I would never give this phony any of my money. Get a job and earn it.” Another added, “Make sure next time you go on your mission trip you tell the kids your feeding that you support a man that doesn’t want their a– in the United States.” A third, however, simply thinks people just need to relax. “People chill out; it’s a picture. You don’t have to get butthurt by every little thing.”

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Derick Slams Fellow TLC Co-Star, Jazz Jennings

Back in August, Derick took to Twitter to share his unwarranted opinion about I Am Jazz star, Jazz Jennings. "What an oxymoron… a 'reality' show which follows a non-reality," he said. "'Transgender' is a myth. Gender is not fluid; it's ordained by God." People quickly slammed Derick saying, "Is it necessary for a grown man to throw shade at a teenage girl?" to which he responded, "I want to be clear. I have nothing against him. I only have issue with the words and definitions being propagated here."

Derick Begs for Money to Fund New Ministry

After begging for money once before for a previous ministry, the reality star received Internet backlash in August and was told to get a job. "I'm going to donate my charity money to my local food bank or women's shelter… you have lots of money from TLC, why don't you put that towards your ministry?" one person quipped. Another added, "The lying scamming bigot is at it again."

Derick Blamed for Using Tortilla on Son's Head as Sunblock

Derick and his wife, Jill, came under fire in Sept. after they snapped a seemingly innocent photo. Mommy shamers were quick to give their parenting expertise and slammed the family for not putting a proper hat on their youngest son Samuel, rather than a piece of food. "Um, a hat probably would have been a better choice for him not to burn."

Derick Goes Dancing at Wild International Rager

In Sept. the 28-year-old attended an international dance party — aka a huge no-no in the Duggar household. Matriarch Michelle Duggar once explained that dancing encourages "sensual" feelings and Jill's younger sister, Jessa, added that modern-day music "promotes sex, drugs, and all that type of stuff."

Derick Doesn't Believe Racism Exists in America

The most recent controversy occurred in Oct. when Derick posted on Twitter that he doesn't believe racism exists in America. "The US is one of the least racist countries in the world. In unity, let’s strive to protect & improve this anomaly in history." The tweet sparked backlash from followers as one fired, "Your privilege is showing… racism may not exist in your 'world,' but it's real everywhere else." A second added, "Wow, you really are unaware of what's going on around you."