Trump Meets With Mega Donors On 2024 Launch

Politico reports:

Donald Trump has quietly convened some of his wealthiest and highest-profile supporters for intimate dinners in recent weeks, where the groups have talked about the former president’s 2024 election plans — and debated when he should make his expected comeback bid official.

The gatherings have taken place in Houston, Nashville and, last Friday evening, in Las Vegas, where billionaire casino mogul and longtime Trump friend Phil Ruffin implored the ex-president to launch another run for the White House soon.

The consensus has been that Trump should run again — the only question being when he should announce, with most echoing Ruffin’s view but others saying Trump would be better served by waiting until after the midterm elections.

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— Alex Isenstadt (@politicoalex) July 13, 2022

The dinners are free-flowing, off-the-record affairs

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— Alex Isenstadt (@politicoalex) July 13, 2022