After months of controversies, criminal cases, and attempted assassination attempts, Donald Trump is preparing to be the US president. And he’s in a mood to reward his donors. Trump—who has found a new best friend in Elon Musk—is rolling out the red carpet for his top donors.
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These contributors are set to receive a host of exclusive perks filled with luxury and political access. From intimate gatherings with the Trumps to high-profile events featuring key figures in the administration, the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee promises a memorable experience for its most generous supporters.
Here’s what we know is up for grabs and by who.
Trump offers exclusive perks to donors donating $1M or higher
According to The Guardian, top donors to Donald Trump’s inauguration committee will get a chance to dine in with the president-elect and his wife - the incoming First Lady. Details sent to donors revealed the ‘pinnacle event’ would be an elegant and intimate candlelit dinner with Trump and Melania on January 19, a night before his swearing-in.
In the benefits outline received by The Hill, it was highlighted that donors who give $1 million or raise $2 million will receive six tickets to access exclusive inaugural events between Saturday, January 18, and Monday, January 20.
The top package includes access to a ‘One America, One Light Sunday Service’ with Trump and Melania, who may not be a full-time First Lady this time. This will be an interfaith service featuring US military bands. This package also includes six tickets to the black-tie ‘Starlight Ball’ with the Trumps and Vances on January 20.
There is a January 10 deadline to RSVP for the donors. Perks include five tiers of benefits and the inauguration tickets are free but the cost of hotels in Washington is not included.
Perks for donors who give or raise below $1 million
There’s something for everyone when it comes to Trump. Five tiers of rewards ensure even lower-scale donors receive perks such as access to the Make America Great Again Victory Rally and other high-profile events.
Donors contributing $50,000 or raising $1 million receive four tickets to the Saturday rally and a cabinet reception, the Sunday service and candlelight dinner and the Monday ball. Committee members who give $250,000 or raise $500,000 would also have access to these events but with only two tickets.
Benefits increase significantly with higher contributions, culminating in exclusive gatherings with Trump’s inner circle.
Members who donate below $250,000 also receive some perks. Those who give $100,000 or raise $200,000 get two tickets to attend the rally, cabinet reception, service on Sunday and Monday ball. Those who give $50,000 and $100,000 also get tickets but they do not get access to service on Sunday.
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Sources used:
The Guardian: Trump’s top inauguration donors to be rewarded with dinners and access
The Hill: Trump team outlines inauguration benefits for donors
