"But Freedom 250 has also emerged as another vehicle, akin to the White House ballroom project, through which people and companies with interests before the Trump administration can make tax-deductible donations to gain access to, and seek favor with, a president who has maintained a keen interest in fund-raising, and a willingness to use the levers of government power to reward financial supporters, The Times' Kenneth P. Vogel, Lisa Friedman and David A. Fahrenthold reported."
"Meredith O'Rourke, the president's top fund-raiser, is amassing private donations for Freedom 250. Her team is circulating a solicitation, obtained by The New York Times, offering bespoke packages for donors. While there are inconsistencies in the solicitation language, the detailed breakdowns of packages for donors indicate that those who give $1 million or more will get invitations to a private Freedom 250 thank you reception hosted by Mr. Trump, with a historic photo opportunity."
Freedom 250 was created to plan the United States' 250th birthday with large public spectacles including a marble arch overlooking Washington, an IndyCar race through D.C., a national prayer event, and an Ultimate Fighting Championship card on the White House lawn. The group is soliciting private, tax-deductible donations with bespoke donor packages that promise high-level access to the president. Donors who give $1 million or more are offered invitations to a private thank-you reception and a historic photo opportunity; donors who give $2.5 million or more are offered speaking roles at a July 4 event. Meredith O'Rourke is leading the private fundraising. The effort has raised concerns about pay-to-play access and echoes prior White House fundraising controversies, while a White House spokeswoman said the president is grateful to donors and "can't be bought by anyone."
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