Trump's campaign claimed Saturday night that it raised $50.5 million at a fundraiser held at hedge fund manager John Paulson's mansion in Palm Beach, Fla., compared to last month's event, which was attended by three presidents. That's nearly double the $26 million raised by the Biden campaign's fundraising efforts.
After arriving, Trump posed for photos and spoke with 117 guests for about 45 minutes in his backyard, a campaign spokesperson said.
Ahead of Saturday's event, Trump wrote on Truth Social at 4 p.m. “BIGEST FUNDRAISING NIGHT EVER!!!” Radio City will double last week's Biden numbers. People want change. They want to make America great again! ”
Also on Saturday, Trump compared himself to the late South African president Nelson Mandela and welcomed the possibility of jail time for violating a gag order in the hush money case.
“I would happily become a modern-day Nelson Mandela. It would be my great honor,” he wrote in a lengthy post on Truth Social.
This comes after Trump suffered legal setbacks Thursday in both Florida and Georgia cases.
President Trump claims record $50 million in proceeds from one Palm Beach fundraiser featuring former president and first lady Melania Trump
The Trump campaign announced that it had raised $50.5 million at a fundraiser held in Palm Beach on Saturday night that included the former president and first lady Melania Trump.
The Florida soiree was held at the mansion of billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson, who hosted the event with his girlfriend Alina de Almeida.
Gustav KiranderApril 7, 2024 16:13
President Trump suggests Biden was 'higher than a kite' during State of the Union address
President Donald Trump made outrageous claims that President Joe Biden was on drugs during his barn-stormed State of the Union address last month, but he offered no evidence to support his claims.
Asked by Hewitt about his possible rival, Trump said: “I think what happened was some white stuff they happened to find, which happened to be cocaine in the White House, but to me… I don't know, but I think so.” Something is happening there.
“I watched his State of the Union address, and from the beginning he was completely fired up. By the end, he just faded away quickly. There's something going on there.”
Here's what else he said:
Oliver O'ConnellApril 7, 2024 14:45
No Labels national director expects to choose Biden over Trump as group withdraws from third party candidacy
Centrist group No Labels has announced it is ceasing its efforts to rally support for third-party candidates for the 2024 presidential election cycle, ending a series of headaches for Biden's reelection campaign. Ta.
Members of the group, which had faced requests for disclosure about fundraising supporting the effort, said in a statement Thursday that Americans remain “open” to the concept of third-party candidates. He said there must be someone there, but he was unable to identify a reliable candidate. Someone willing to take on that mantle.
When asked by Neil Cavuto who he would vote for in an interview on Fox News on Thursday, NoLabels national director Joe Cunningham said he would vote for Joe Biden over Donald Trump.
read john borden's report:
Oliver O'ConnellApril 7, 2024 12:45
President Trump's Spotify playlist revealed
Donald Trump is a man of simple pleasures. He likes steaks and Big Macs, model wives, huge skyscrapers, and sparkling chandeliers hanging above golden bidets.
And it turns out that's not far from the truth when it comes to the twice-impeached, four-time indicted Republican presidential candidate's musical tastes.
Joe Summerrad has the following story:
Oliver O'ConnellApril 7, 2024 10:45
President Trump's $175 million fraudulent bond raises questions
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a notice seeking proof that the out-of-state company that underwrote the insurance actually has the funds to pay Donald Trump's $175 million bail in his New York civil fraud case. After what happened, I questioned it. .
Oliver O'ConnellApril 7, 2024 08:45
Donald Trump makes surprise appearance at Nigel Farage's 60th birthday party
Former US President Donald Trump made a surprise video appearance at Nigel Farage's 60th birthday party. When Mr Trump appeared on screen on Wednesday night (April 3) with a birthday message for the 60-year-old Mr Farage, many politicians, journalists and Mr Farage's family and friends cheered. “You are a historic figure as a prophetic leader, and I know the British people are grateful for your patriotism and service,” Trump said. I can't wait to see what your next move is, it's going to be interesting. “You're not done yet and hopefully the best is yet to come, so Nigel: enjoy today.”
Oliver O'ConnellApril 7, 2024 06:45
No, judge tells Trump Presidential Records Act doesn't allow storage of classified documents
In a filing Thursday afternoon, District Court Judge Eileen Cannon wrote that the indictment's counts “do not address the Presidential Records Act” and “do not constitute a pretrial basis for dismissal.” 's request to dismiss the lawsuit was denied. ”
ariana bio Reporting the latest information from Florida.
Oliver O'ConnellApril 7, 2024 04:45
Fulton County: Judge denies President Trump's latest proposal to dismiss election interference case
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee on Thursday denied the defendants' recent attempts to delay or dismiss the lawsuit, saying the defendants' unsubstantiated claims of election fraud “encouraged criminal conduct and “And this constitutes an intentionally made false statement.” Matters within the jurisdiction of government agencies that may deceive or harm the government. ”
Oliver O'ConnellApril 7, 2024 02:45
The best and worst of Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani's political career certainly followed a very unusual trajectory.
He was hailed as a hero for his response to the aftermath of 9/11 in New York City, and was lauded by the man known as “America's Mayor” for Donald Trump, who was accused of spreading lies of voter fraud after 9/11. He took on a rather infamous assignment as Trump's personal lawyer. 2020 Election.
He made some infamous appearances in TV shows and movies, including one where he held a press conference with black hair dye smeared on his sweaty face.
Oliver O'connellApril 7, 2024 00:45
Why were President Trump's bond documents rejected?
The court said the rejection was because some of the documents filed on behalf of the Republican presidential candidate did not include current financial statements, a power of attorney, or a list of attorneys.
Joe Summerrad Let's see what happened:
Oliver O'connellApril 6, 2024 22:45