Trump claims record-busting $50m haul from single Palm Beach fundraiser
The IndependentSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Other guests included Woody Johnson, Mr Trump’s former ambassador to the UK and co-owner of the New York Jets; Harold Hamm, an oil and gas baron; and businessman Pepe Fanjul Jr. Three of Mr Trump’s former Republican primary rivals – North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Senator Tim Scott, and Vivek Ramaswamy – also attended as did new RNC leaders Michael Whatley and Mr Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump. Donald Trump, right, stands with Melania Trump as they arrive for a GOP fundraiser on Saturday in West Palm Beach Mr Whatley and Ms Trump said in a statement: “The success of tonight’s event is proving what we already know: Americans are fed up with Biden’s record of failure, from the open southern border and sky-high inflation to the migrant crime crisis that has made everyone less safe. “The Republican Party is united behind the effort to elect President Donald J Trump, and Americans are lining up to join our movement and retire Crooked Joe Biden once and for all.” Ahead of the Saturday fundraiser, Mr Trump appeared confident that he would outstrip Mr Biden’s fundraising record. John Paulson, Alina de Almeida, Melania Trump, and Donald Trump gather for a fundraiser for the Trump campaign on 6 April, 2024 Mr Biden raised $26m at a New York fundraiser in March, where he was supported on stage by fellow Democratic presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.