Donald Trump’s $250,000-per-ticket fundraiser at Miami Grand Prix is halted by race officials as it violates terms of suite agreement
- Trump’s plans to hold a fundraiser at the Miami Grand Prix have been halted
- The event has strict rules against raising money for political campaigns in suites
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Donald Trump’s plans to hold a fundraiser at the Miami Grand Prix have been halted by event organizers, who reportedly wrote a cease and desist order on Friday evening.
According to a letter first obtained by The Washington Post and addressed to the friend of Republican presidential candidate Steven Witkoff, Trump violated the terms of the suite agreement by planning to raise money for a federal election. Witkoff, who recently testified on Trump’s behalf in New York, purchased the suite in his name for fundraising purposes, the Post said.
DailyMail.com has since confirmed the details of the charge letter.
‘It has come to our attention that you may be using your Paddock Club Rooftop Suite for a political purpose, namely raising money for a federal election at $250,000 per ticket, in clear violation of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami License Agreement Grand Prix suite, ‘Read the letter.
‘If this is true, we regret to inform you that your suite license will be revoked, you will not be allowed to attend the race at any time and we will refund you the full amount.’
Donald Trump’s plans to hold a fundraiser at the Miami Grand Prix have been halted
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The Miami Grand Prix will be held on May 5 at the International Autodrome in Miami Gardens. Racing officials have declined to comment publicly on the story, with Witkoff telling the Post that “this is definitely fake” but declining to comment further.
The fundraiser was reportedly set up by a Hollywood, Florida, golf club owned by Witkoff’s real estate company.
Club members recently received an invitation to the fundraiser, and while Trump was not mentioned by name, Post sources who inquired were told the event was for the Republican candidate and would cost $250,000.
Additionally, the Post confirmed that the Secret Service has contacted racing officials to coordinate Trump’s presence in Miami.
The Suite Rules state that ‘any advertising, promotional or commercial purpose (including but not limited to prizes, competitions, contests or sweepstakes) without the prior written consent of the Promoter and the F1 Entities…’