Donald Trump is reportedly jealous of Joe Biden’s successful New York City fundraiser, which featured high-profile guests such as Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and raised $26 million. Trump is now planning his own fundraisers to compete with Biden’s event, with sources stating that he was envious of the attention and funds raised. While Biden’s event featured Hollywood, Broadway, and TV stars, Trump’s spokesperson referred to it as a “glitzy fundraiser” with elitist attendees.
Trump’s team is reportedly considering holding a fundraiser in venues such as Madison Square Garden or Yankee Stadium, with tickets ranging from $100 to $1 million. The goal is to make the event accessible to people of all income levels, not just the wealthy donors. Although Trump’s team has reached out to Madison Square Garden, no event has been booked yet. Trump believes that New York, a traditionally Democratic state, may be in play for him in the upcoming election.
Biden’s campaign is currently ahead in fundraising, with $155 million compared to Trump’s $42 million at the end of last month. Trump is aware of the importance of raising money for his campaign, especially as the election approaches. While he has criticized Biden’s large donors, he is also relying on wealthy supporters such as billionaire John Paulson and hedge fund billionaire Robert Mercer to host fundraising events for him in Palm Beach and the Hamptons.
Despite facing legal issues, Trump’s campaign remains confident in its ability to run an effective and winning campaign, even with less funding than Biden and the Democrats. The campaign believes that Trump’s ability to generate media attention and ratings will offset the financial disadvantage. Trump’s team is focused on leveraging earned media to reach voters and is not concerned about being outspent by the Democrats, who are supported by Hollywood and Silicon Valley elites.
In an effort to match Biden’s fundraising success, Trump’s team is organizing large fundraising events with the participation of prominent donors from various industries. Although Trump had initially expressed jealousy over Biden’s fundraiser, he is now focused on mobilizing his own supporters and raising the necessary funds to secure a victory in the upcoming election. Despite the financial challenges, Trump’s campaign is confident in its ability to effectively communicate the president’s message to voters and secure the necessary resources to run a competitive campaign.
