Saturday fundraising dinner held by the former president Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, he reportedly raised over $50.5 million for his presidential campaign, dwarfing the President Joe Bidenof the recent $26 million haul at a celebrity-filled event in New York City.
Hosted by Billionaire John Paulsonthe event attracted a convoy of luxury vehicles and a gathering of wealthy donors.
The Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee celebrated this fundraising milestone, saying it underscores the campaign’s readiness and resources to ensure victory in the November election.
Unlike the star-studded event for Biden at Radio City Music Hall, Trump’s event offered a more intimate setting among palm trees and elite residences, further underscoring the campaign’s strategic efforts to close the financial gap with Democrats , the New York Times reported.
One invitation suggested donations of up to $814,600 to the Trump 47 Committee, reflecting a shared fundraising effort between the Trump campaign, the RNC and state parties.
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Trump, known for his love of superlatives, teased the event on Truth Social, promising it would be the “biggest fundraising night of ALL TIME!!!”
The dinner featured about 100 guests, including prominent Trump allies and megadonors Rebecca Mercer, Linda McMahon AND Robert Bigelow. However, some co-presidents, such as Giovanni Catsimatidiswere unable to attend due to prior commitments.
While the Trump campaign and the RNC boasted of raising $65.6 million in March, their best month, the Biden campaign raised a stunning $90 million in the same period.
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