As the two political rivals have locked horns to seek another term in the White House, the competition of amassing money has currently taken precedence with Donald Trump claiming to secure $50 million during his Saturday fundraiser in Florida, according to US media.
The lavish fundraiser in Palm Beach comes more than a week after President Joe Biden, accompanied by two former commander-in-chiefs Barack Obama and Bill Clinton raised $25 million for his reelection.
According to the campaign officials, Donald Trump spoke on the need to win back the White House…, focusing on key issues “including…, extending the Trump Tax Cuts, eliminating Joe Biden’s insane [electric vehicle] mandate… and avoiding global war”.
“Biggest night in Fund Raising of ALL TIME!!!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding “will double up the Biden number of last week at Radio City. People are desperate for change. They want to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, former presidents advisors said the dinner was held at the $110 million oceanfront mansion of billionaire John Paulson.
During the event, the US elites were in attendance including sugar magnate José “Pepe” Fanjul Sr., oil baron Harold Hamm and Johnson & Johnson heir Woody Johnson.
“People are just wanting change,” The 77-year-old former president told reporters as he arrived at Paulson’s home. “The rich people want it. Poor people want it. Everybody wants change.”
He reportedly said during the 45-minute speech in fundraiser: “We have expertise in this room that’s incredible — every one of you are leaders.”
There were 117 guests under a large tent where they ate endive and frisee salad, filet au poivre, and pavlova with fresh berries.
Former competitors in the presidential race Senator Tim Scott, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum were also among the speakers.
According to the reports, the guests paid between $250,000 and $814,600 per person.
WWE co-founder Linda McMahon, hotelier Steve Wynn, former Sen. Kelly Loeffler, and hedge fund billionaire Robert Mercer were also present.
According to the Republicans, Trump raised over $65.6 million in March, with over $91.3 million cash on hand.