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In reply to the discussion: Miami Grand Prix shuts down effort to hold Trump fundraiser at F1 race [View all]mahatmakanejeeves
(59,903 posts)7. Miami Grand Prix shuts down effort to hold Trump fundraiser at F1 race
Miami Grand Prix shuts down effort to hold Trump fundraiser at F1 race
By Ben Strauss
April 26, 2024 at 8:51 p.m. EDT
{Snip the beginning. Heres the rest of the story.}
The Miami Grand Prix is scheduled for May 5 at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens. A spokesman for the race declined to comment. According to two people familiar with the details of the fundraiser, it was set up through the recently opened Shell Bay Club, located near Hollywood, Fla. The golf club, which Witkoffs real estate company developed, has a reported $1 million entrance fee.
In a recent club newsletter, members of the club received an invitation to the Miami Grand Prix that advertised a helicopter trip and other perks. It did not mention Trump, but according to two people who called the club about the event, they were told the event was for Trump and would cost $250,000. The suite was purchased in Witkoffs name. The secret service has reached out to race officials to coordinate Trumps attendance at the race, according to two people familiar with planning the event.
The terms of the suite state it cannot be used for advertising, promotional or commercial purposes (including without limitation, prizes, competitions, contests, or sweepstakes) without the prior written consent of Promoter and the F1 entities
Reached Friday by phone, Witkoff said, This is something fake, for sure, but declined to comment further. Witkoff donated more than $2 million to Trumps political action committees, according to a 2021 Pro Publica story.
By Ben Strauss
Ben Strauss covers sports and media for The Washington Post. Twitter https://twitter.com/benjstrauss
By Ben Strauss
April 26, 2024 at 8:51 p.m. EDT
{Snip the beginning. Heres the rest of the story.}
The Miami Grand Prix is scheduled for May 5 at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens. A spokesman for the race declined to comment. According to two people familiar with the details of the fundraiser, it was set up through the recently opened Shell Bay Club, located near Hollywood, Fla. The golf club, which Witkoffs real estate company developed, has a reported $1 million entrance fee.
In a recent club newsletter, members of the club received an invitation to the Miami Grand Prix that advertised a helicopter trip and other perks. It did not mention Trump, but according to two people who called the club about the event, they were told the event was for Trump and would cost $250,000. The suite was purchased in Witkoffs name. The secret service has reached out to race officials to coordinate Trumps attendance at the race, according to two people familiar with planning the event.
The terms of the suite state it cannot be used for advertising, promotional or commercial purposes (including without limitation, prizes, competitions, contests, or sweepstakes) without the prior written consent of Promoter and the F1 entities
Reached Friday by phone, Witkoff said, This is something fake, for sure, but declined to comment further. Witkoff donated more than $2 million to Trumps political action committees, according to a 2021 Pro Publica story.
By Ben Strauss
Ben Strauss covers sports and media for The Washington Post. Twitter https://twitter.com/benjstrauss
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Miami Grand Prix shuts down effort to hold Trump fundraiser at F1 race [View all]
Hotler
Apr 2024
OP
Off-topic - but it's amazing that MSN stole/borrowed/paid for this article from the Wash. Post
erronis
Apr 2024
#3
Miami Grand Prix shuts down effort to hold Trump fundraiser at F1 race
mahatmakanejeeves
Apr 2024
#7
Yes - I found the original link on the WaPo site also. My concern is about attribution.
erronis
Apr 2024
#8
See post #10. The Washington Post is linked directly at the top of the MSN article.
littlemissmartypants
Apr 2024
#11
You're welcome. I had to try. I don't use Google or Microsoft if I can avoid them.
littlemissmartypants
Apr 2024
#18