Former US president Donald Trump’s Florida event raised a record-breaking $US50 million in a fierce fundraising duel with Joe Biden ahead of a costly November 5 election.
Major donors gathered at the Palm Beach, Florida home of billionaire investor John Paulson for a fundraiser billed as the “Inaugural Leadership Dinner”.
Paulson described the event as the most successful political fundraiser ever.
“This sold-out event has raised the most in a single political fundraiser in history,” he said.
“This overwhelming support demonstrates the enthusiasm for President Trump and his policies.”
The Washington Post reported a seat at Trump’s elite table cost a whopping $US814,600.
Ahead of the event, the 2024 GOP candidate vowed rapid change upon returning to the presidency and that America is currently the “laughing stock of the world”.
Trump’s Florida event quickly eclipsed Biden’s record $US25 million New York fundraiser over a week ago, featuring Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
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