Trump Inauguration Access Hits Record $1 Million for Top Donors

Wealthy donors are paying double the 2017 rates for exclusive dinners with President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance as inauguration fundraising breaks records.

• Donors contributing $1 million to Trump’s inaugural committee gain access to exclusive events, including a 'candlelight dinner' with Trump and a black-tie dinner with J.D. Vance.
• The $1 million price tag is double what similar access cost during Trump’s first inauguration in 2017, reflecting heightened demand among wealthy supporters.
• The inaugural committee has already raised over $170 million, with expectations to surpass $200 million, nearly doubling the record-breaking funds from Trump’s first inauguration.
• Major corporations, including Apple, Meta, Amazon, and Ford, have contributed at least $1 million each to secure influence with the incoming administration.
• Lower-tier donation packages, starting at $50,000, offer limited access, while some high-profile events are reportedly full even for seven-figure donors.

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