Trump Meets With DeSantis in 'Quest for Donors,' Calls for Protests to be Shut Down One Day Later

Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met on Sunday to discuss the possibility of tapping DeSantis' donor network, according to a person familiar with the matter.

[...] Reaching into DeSantis' donor pipeline could shore up funds for the presumptive Republican nominee as Trump faces a cash drain from the legal costs of his array of court cases. At the same time, President Joe Biden's campaign widened its fundraising lead over Trump in March, raising more than $90 million.

As of April 21, Trump had just $6.8 million in the accounts he's been using to fund his lawyers. That could drive him to tap funds from other sources to cover upcoming bills and bankroll his campaign.

"I am very happy to have the full and enthusiastic support of Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida. We had a great meeting yesterday, arranged by mutual friend Steve Witkoff, at his beautiful Shell Bay Club in Hollywood, Florida. The conversation mostly concerned how we would work closely together to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. Also discussed was the future of Florida, which is FANTASTIC! I greatly appreciate Ron's support in taking back our Country from the Worst President in the History of the United States. November 5th is a BIG DAY!!!

SLATER SCOOP: Donald Trump fundraiser was being planned at next week’s F1 race in Miami, I’ve learned.

The Shell Bay Club asked members for $250,000 to be in their suite hosted by Trump supporter Steve Witkoff.

Miami Grand Prix sent a cease and desist letter after finding out. pic.twitter.com/7Z6bO4fvoF

— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) April 26, 2024