Trump Super PAC Plans $1 Million-Per-Plate Fundraiser

As food insecurity in the United States climbs to its highest levels since the pandemic, a super PAC supporting Donald Trump is preparing a high-stakes fundraiser at the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia, where attendees will be charged $1 million per seat to dine with the former president.

The event, hosted by MAGA, Inc., is scheduled to take place just one day before Trump hosts a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches at the White House to mark his 80th birthday. This gathering marks at least the sixth time Trump-aligned groups have utilized the $1 million-per-person price point to bolster their midterm election coffers, a strategy that has consistently given Republican candidates a significant financial advantage over their Democratic opponents in key House and Senate races.

Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, criticized the optics of the event, arguing that it highlights an economic agenda that prioritizes wealthy donors and corporate interests over the working class. She specifically called out major corporations, including Chevron and Exxon, for their potential participation in what she described as a corrupt spectacle. This display of immense wealth coincides with a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which highlights a sharp rise in food insecurity. Researchers noted that lower-income households are facing unprecedented financial strain, resulting in a marked decline in consumer sentiment despite broader indicators of economic expansion.