gabe gutierrez tells us why many are choosing a new venue instead of mar-a-lago. >> reporter: long known is the epitome of high society. >> they don't want to be sobered with the president's remarks. >> at least 17 charities have pulled their annual fundraising events from the so-called southern white house. many after the controversial comments after charlottesville. >> the zoo and conservation society. others include the red cross, the american cancer society, and the salvation army. >> well, the decision was made because the whole conversation had become a distraction to the mission of the salvation army. >> reporter: tax records show rental fees at mar-a-lago run up to $276,000 per event. the departures could cost the trump organization more than $1 million. profit from mar-a-lago are placed in a trust for the