Trump Seeks $844,600 for Conference Fundraiser Seat
Former President Donald Trump is organizing a private fundraising event targeting supporters within the cryptocurrency industry in Nashville on July 27, with a round table seat priced at $844,600. Additionally, donors have the chance to take a photo with Trump for $60,000 per person or $100,000 per couple, slightly below the current value of one Bitcoin. The fundraiser coincides with the Bitcoin Conference 2024, an annual gathering for enthusiasts of the original cryptocurrency organized by BTC Media LLC. Trump is scheduled to address the main stage of the conference on the same day.
The $844,600 cost for the round-table seat represents the maximum allowable combined campaign contribution to the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee under campaign finance regulations. Notable figures expected at the Nashville event include Trump’s potential vice presidential selection, JD Vance, a senator from Ohio, as well as Vivek Ramaswamy, Trump’s former Republican primary rival. The guest list also features Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty and former Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard. The event details, obtained by Bloomberg from an invitee who requested anonymity due to the event’s private nature, indicate that attendance will be limited to 100 to 150 donors. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with influential guests while enjoying refreshments. Following the reception, guests will have front-row seats to witness Trump’s speech on Bitcoin.
The Trump campaign and the listed special guests have not responded to requests for comments regarding the event. This fundraising initiative in Nashville highlights Trump’s evolving stance on cryptocurrency. Following a recent meeting with crypto-mining executives at his Mar-a-Lago club, Trump has voiced support for Bitcoin, emphasizing his appreciation and comprehension of cryptocurrency and acknowledging the positive impact of Bitcoin miners on power grids. This marks a significant shift from his position on cryptocurrencies five years ago during his presidency, where he criticized them for their perceived lack of intrinsic value and potential facilitation of illegal activities such as drug trafficking.
