Vice President-elect JD Vance recently hosted a high-profile fundraiser that drew prominent figures and donors from President-elect Trump's political circle. The exclusive event, which required a hefty $250,000 per plate, took place at Le Bilboquet, a French restaurant in Palm Beach, Florida, near Trump's Mar-a-Lago club.
Notable attendees included Donald Trump Jr., the president-elect's eldest son and a close associate of Vance. Last summer, Trump Jr. advocated for Vance to be selected as the vice-presidential running mate for the 2024 Republican Party ticket. The fundraiser also saw the presence of influential Trump supporters such as billionaire John Paulson, tech entrepreneur David Sacks, and leaders from the tech and cryptocurrency sectors.
The funds raised at the event, expected to exceed seven figures, will be directed to MAGA Inc., the primary super PAC that backed Trump during his successful 2024 presidential campaign. As Trump is term-limited and ineligible for re-election in 2028, Vance is viewed as the natural successor to carry forward the America First movement and the loyal base of MAGA supporters.
Given his close ties to Trump's political network and his alignment with the president-elect's agenda, Vance is positioned as a frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination race post the 2026 midterm elections. By organizing and headlining high-profile fundraisers that attract key donors within Trump's political orbit, Vance is solidifying his standing as the candidate best suited to uphold the legacy of the president-elect in the upcoming 2028 election.
