The numbers are in: Trump’s inauguration raised more than $100m
Contributions from billionaires and corporations pushed President Donald Trump’s inaugural committee to a fundraising record of $106.7m, roughly twice the previous record set by former president Barack Obama’s first inauguration. Among the biggest donors for the celebration of Trump’s taking office in Washington were casino-owner billionaires Sheldon Adelson and Steve Wynn, according to a filing made public by the Federal Election Commission on Friday. Adelson gave $5m, and Wynn donated $729,217 through his Wynn Resorts. Wynn, who has a long and complex relationship with Trump, is now the top fundraiser for the Republican National Committee. And Adelson has embraced the new president. After staying on the sidelines for much of the 2016 Republican primary, Adelson enjoyed a private White House dinner with America’s new leader in February. Phil Ruffin, another casino magnate who is a close friend of Trump, contributed $1m. International Bancshares, whose CEO Dennis Nixon was an early ...
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