Biden campaign raised $90m in March - here’s how Donald Trump is trying to catch up

Donald Trump is aiming to catch up to President Joe Biden’s recent record-breaking fundraising haul with a glitzy event of his own in Palm Beach this weekend.

New York hedge fund billionaire John Paulson is hosting the party on Saturday evening at his $110m Florida mansion.

The former president, who is trailing Mr Biden significantly in the money game, is aiming to raise more than $43m which would far surpass the recent record.

Mr Biden raised $26m at a New York fundraiser last month, where he was supported on stage by fellow Democratic presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Guests who attended that event were asked to shell out $100,000 for a photo with the trio.

Saturday night’s event, titled the “Inaugural Leadership Dinner”, will be attended by around 100 people, including several billionaires.

Several of Mr Trump’s former rivals are expected to attend as “special guests”, including South Carolina senator Tim Scott, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, and North Dakota governor Doug Burgum. Former first lady Melania Trump will also attend.

Co-chairs of the fundraiser include Las Vegas businessman Robert Bigelow, New York grocery billionaire, John Catsimatidis, former World Wrestling Entertainment executive Linda McMahon, casino boss Steve Wynn, and former Georgia senator Kelly Loeffler.

The Independent has contacted the Trump campaign, Mr Ramaswamy, Mr Burgum, and Mr Scott for comment.

A $814,600 donation will get you a seat at Mr Trump’s table while for $250,000, you will receive a photo op with the former president and a personalised copy of his coffee table book featuring photos from his time in office.

A major money haul from the event may shift the narrative around Mr Trump which has been that he is strapped for