At the National Republican Congressional Committee’s (NRCC) annual president’s dinner on Tuesday, former President Donald Trump celebrated unprecedented fundraising success.
“We’ve had good nights here before,” Trump remarked to the assembled attendees. “But tonight, we shattered every record. I just heard from Mike Johnson: ‘We broke every record, sir.’ We’ve raised over $35 million – not a bad result for one evening.”
The funds collected at this year’s dinner significantly outpaced previous efforts; the NRCC’s “record-shattering” haul of $33 million for the second quarter of 2024 paled in comparison.
Trump’s Enduring Influence: A source familiar with the event initially estimated fundraising would reach approximately $10 million, underscoring the magnitude of Tuesday’s achievement.
Looking ahead, Trump expressed optimism for future growth. “Next year we’ll do 45 or 50 million, right?” he asked the crowd, prompting a wave of cheers.
The event featured tiered donation levels; the most generous contributed $310,100, while even the lowest-priced seat cost $6,000 per person or $10,000 for a couple.
“We have incredible supporters dedicated to maintaining our House Republican majority,” Trump stated. “With their help, next year’s Republican Party will defy history; we already are.”
To highlight the economic benefits of his policies, Trump cited figures related to tariffs.
“Two billion dollars a day – can you believe it? I was told $2 billion a day,” he announced. “The press criticizes our tariffs, but we’re generating $2 billion – billion! That’s not the $35 million we raised tonight; that’s peanuts.”
He added, “Furthermore, numerous countries are seeking agreements with us – we’re accomplishing things no one has ever even considered.”
Key Takeaways:
- The NRCC achieved a record-breaking fundraising total of over $35 million at its annual dinner.
- This figure significantly surpasses previous records, including the group’s second-quarter 2024 haul.
- Trump credited his own influence for driving donations and expressed confidence in future fundraising success.
- He highlighted economic gains attributed to his tariff policies.
“It’s a great tribute to the Republicans, the party, and everything it stands for,” Trump concluded.
