Final week after the sham responsible verdict got here down in New York Metropolis, Trump introduced that he had raised a staggering $400 million.
This week, throughout a one night time occasion in Silicon Valley, hosted by entrepreneur David Sacks, Trump raised one other $12 million – in only one night time.
The truth that individuals in blue Silicon Valley are stepping as much as assist Trump, post-NYC verdict, exhibits that the political narrative has shifted. Nobody may have imagined Trump getting this sort of assist in such a blue space 4 years in the past.
Breitbart Information reported:
Trump Raises $12M at Silicon Valley Fundraiser Hosted by Enterprise Capitalist David Sacks
Former President Donald Trump raised $12 million at a Silicon Valley fundraiser in deep blue state California on Thursday, in keeping with a member of the California Republican Nationwide Committee.
Harmeet Dhillon posted on X: “$12M raised tonight! Unbelievable assist for @realDonaldTrump. Not an empty seat within the beautiful dwelling of @DavidSacks and Jacqueline. Thrilled to see the tech leaders stepping up!”
It was the primary fundraiser since Trump’s conviction final week, illustrating the previous president’s skill to boost funds and garner assist regardless of Democrats’ greatest efforts to label him a “convicted felon” and damage his candidacy…
The fundraiser was co-hosted by Sacks and fellow enterprise capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya. The 2 co-host the favored “All-In” podcast.
Based on the Instances, the preliminary objective of the fundraiser was $5 million — an quantity that was exceeded by greater than double. About 25 have been anticipated to attend a dinner as a part of the fundraiser, with one other roughly 50 slated to attend a much bigger reception.
In a prolonged put up on Twitter/X, David Sacks defined his assist for Trump:
Why I’m Backing President Trump
As many press accounts have reported, I’m internet hosting a fundraising occasion for President Donald J. Trump at my dwelling in San Francisco this night.
During the last couple of years, I’ve hosted occasions for presidential candidates Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in addition to a number of Congressional figures in each main events. I give to many, however endorse few.
However at the moment I’m giving my endorsement to our forty fifth President, Donald J. Trump, to be our forty seventh President. My causes relaxation on 4 predominant points that I feel are important to American prosperity, safety, and stability – points the place the Biden administration has veered badly off track and the place I consider President Trump can lead us again.
Why I’m Backing President Trump
As many press accounts have reported, I’m internet hosting a fundraising occasion for President Donald J. Trump at my dwelling in San Francisco this night.
During the last couple of years, I’ve hosted occasions for presidential candidates Ron DeSantis, Vivek…
— David Sacks (@DavidSacks) June 7, 2024
Trump is gaining momentum (and money) at an rising tempo. Individuals clearly need change.
