Republican Convention Turns into Auction? Trump Sets Price: $88,600 for a Photo Op
Trump's creative ways of making money always catch people off guard.
On the 1st, The Wall Street Journal obtained an invitation to a Republican midterm fundraising convention, whose content left many stunned: for just $250,000, one could attend Trump’s roundtable meeting on September 9; and by paying an additional $88,600, attendees could take a photo with Trump.
This isn’t all. On September 10, the Republicans will hold a second roundtable meeting featuring Vice President Vance, but the "ticket" is much cheaper: participation costs only $75,000, and a photo with Vance is available for $35,000.
The news quickly sparked outrage among American internet users. Some criticized that AI technology can now easily generate photos with celebrities—why would anyone waste money on such a foolish expense? Others joked sarcastically that if they took a photo with Trump, Trump should actually be paying them.
The Wall Street Journal noted that it is rare for the Republican Party to hold a dedicated fundraising convention ahead of midterm elections. They seem to hope this event will boost their chances of electoral victory while simultaneously demonstrating Trump’s astonishing fundraising prowess to the public.
Regardless, Trump’s methods of raising money are simply too absurd: clearly pricing entry tickets and photo opportunities by tier—what’s the difference from an auction? It seems Trump doesn’t care much about the midterm election outcome; he’s solely focused on profit, grabbing every possible dollar upfront.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1875295268307978/
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