The event, Trump’s biggest fundraiser yet, is a much-needed boost as he struggles to keep pace with Biden’s ability to whip up funds and faces ballooning legal costs.
Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign said a major fundraiser in Florida raked in tens of millions of dollars as the former president seeks to replenish diminished coffers in his rematch against Democrat Joe Biden.
While Trump has struggled to get some major traditional Republican donors on board, he retains the support of some heavy hitters. Co-hosts at the event, for example, included hedge-fund investor Robert Mercer and his daughter and conservative activist Rebekah, investor Scott Bessent, and casino mogul Phil Ruffin, according to the fundraiser invitation.
In a statement on Saturday, Paulson said the “overwhelming support” at the dinner, which 100 guests were expected to attend, was a sign of enthusiasm for Trump.Trump spoke for about 45 minutes, touching on the economy and the southern border with Mexico, fundraiser George Glass, Trump’s former ambassador to Portugal, said. “He also talked a lot about the unification of the party.”
For Trump, “it will be important to figure out ways to continue this fundraising momentum with a combination of large/small dollar events,” said Republican strategist Ron Bonjean.More money is not always an indication of success, however. Trump beat Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in 2016 after she raised $US769.9 million, far more than the $US433.4 million he raised.
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