‘This is historic!’ Internet weighs in as Trump rakes in record-setting $50.5M at Florida campaign fundraiser

Attendees paid anything from $250,000 to $814,600 per person for the dinner and reception
PUBLISHED APR 7, 2024
After his campaign raked in the staggering amount, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that 'people are desperate for change' (Getty Images)
After his campaign raked in the staggering amount, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that 'people are desperate for change' (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: At a private fundraiser dinner with billionaires in Florida on Saturday, April 6, the campaign of former president Donald Trump raised $50.5 million, according to the New York Post.

Notably, just months before the November election, the amount generated was more than double the record $25 million at President Biden's star-studded fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall in March. This boosts the GOP's finances.

Trump rakes in record-setting $50.5M at Florida campaign fundraiser

Trump posted on Truth Social, "Biggest night in Fund Raising of ALL TIME!!!Will double up the Biden number of last week at Radio City. People are desperate for change. They want to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! DJT."



 

The stunning amount, according to hedge fund manager John Paulson, who hosted the Inaugural Leadership Dinner at his Palm Beach estate, indicates that Republicans are supporting Trump.

Paulson informed the New York Post in a statement, "Tonight, we raised a historic $50.5 million for the re-election of President Trump. This sold-out event has raised the most in a single political fundraiser in history. This overwhelming support demonstrates the enthusiasm for President Trump and his policies."

Former President Donald Trump listens as his attorney Todd Blanche speaks during a press conference at 40 Wall Street after a pre-trial hearing on March 25, 2024 in New York City. Judge Juan Merchan scheduled Trump's criminal trial to begin on April 15, which would make it the first criminal prosecution of a former American president. Trump was charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records last year, which prosecutors say was an effort to hide a potential sex scandal, both before and after the 2016 election. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Donald Trump's campaign raised $50.5 million and this has got his supporters all pumped up (Michael M Santiago/Getty Images)

Notably, the occasion has been referred to as a 'come-home-to-Trump moment' by people close to Trump. This is the former president's first significant fundraising event following his election to the Republican candidacy.

Moreover, attendees on Saturday paid anything from $250,000 to $814,600 per person for the dinner and reception held at Paulson's $110 million seaside property, which is close to Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.

President Joe Biden arrives for a memorial service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church at Emory University on November 28, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter, who passed away on November 19 at the age of 96, was married to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for 77 years. In her lifetime she was an activist and writer known to be an advocate for the elderly, affordable housing, mental health, and the protection of monarch butterflies. Every living first lady are expected to attend the service. (Photo by Brynn Anderson-Pool/Getty Images)
President Biden's elegant March 28 gala at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall had raised $25 million, setting a new record for campaign fundraising (Brynn Anderson-Pool/Getty Images)

Sen Tim Scott of South Carolina, Gov Doug Burgum of North Dakota, and Vivek Ramaswamy, a former adversary of Trump in the GOP, were among the 'special guests'.

Notably, before Saturday, President Biden's elegant March 28 gala at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall had raised $25 million, setting a new record for campaign fundraising.

Internet stays divided as Trump rakes in record-setting $50.5 million

People online were divided and had mixed reactions as the campaign of Donald Trump raised $50.5 million during a private fundraiser dinner with billionaires in Florida.

A user posted on X, "Trump claims. And it's the campaign, PAC and RNC combined, the claim that is, reality won't be known until the next fec filing."

One added, "Yes!! Hey @PressSec THIS is historic!! Now let’s see how the democrats cry about this !!"



 



 

A person also wrote, "Buckle up kids, the ride’s about to get really fun..." whereas one mentioned, "Trump has three more this week. Biden is like "Humpty Dumpty"......... all the kings' horses and all the kings' men could not put Biden's brain back together again."



 



 

A person also stated, "He doubled Biden's fundraiser which included three Democrat presidents all at the same fundraiser."

As one mentioned, "It came from less than 100 people who don’t want to pay taxes. And don’t forget his campaign is in a deficit and legal bills."



 



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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