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Donald Trump returning to Dallas for campaign fundraiser

The Wednesday event follows the former president’s weekend visit for the NRA national convention

Former US President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, on May 11, 2024. Trump indicated Saturday that he is not considering his former Republican rival Nikki Haley for vice president. The 77-year-old real estate tycoon, who hopes to return to the White House, has everyone guessing about whom he will pick as his running mate in the November vote. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)
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Days after he addressed the National Rifle Association convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, former President Donald Trump is returning to Dallas for a campaign fundraiser Wednesday.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to Trump’s presidential campaign, the Republican National Committee and 41 state GOP parties but not the Texas party, according to seven people with knowledge of the event.

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There will be 16 hosts, including Dallas businessman Ray Washburne and his wife, Heather. Washburne served as president and CEO of the Overseas Private Investment Corp. under Trump from 2017-19 and as a member of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board for Trump.

According to an invitation obtained by The Dallas Morning News, “Trump 47″ couples are asked to give up to $844,600. The next level, co-chairs, must give $250,000 per person. An “attendee” gets in for $100,000.

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