Billionaires and moguls were some of the 100 expected attendees for the first major fundraiser for Trump and the Republicans.
and the Republican Party has raised $43 million so far, a source familiar with the details told CNN.
An invitation to the fundraiser lists the former president and former first lady Melania Trump as headliners for the Palm Beach, Florida, event hosted by hedge fund founder John Paulson.An array of wealthy GOP donors are serving as its "co-chairs", including hedge fund billionaire Robert Mercer and his daughter Rebekah; oil tycoon Harold Hamm; hotelier and space entrepreneur Robert Bigelow; and casino mogul Steve Wynn.
Per the updated invitation, the price tag for the fundraiser ranges from $379,887 per person for those who serve on the "host committee" to $1,253,020 per person to serve as a "chairman".Mexico severs diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police storm its embassyThe Palm Beach fundraiser is collecting money for the Trump 47 Committee, a joint fundraising operation that includes Trump's campaign, the RNC and state party committees.
The fundraiser comes days after the Trump campaign and the RNC announced raising a combined $99.6 million in March, entering April with $141.4 million in cash on hand, the groups said earlier this week.
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