Trip to meet Trump grand prize in RNC contest as GOP leans on ex-president to raise funds

The Republican National Committee is promising a trip to Florida and a meeting with former President Donald Trump to one grassroots donor picked at random, its latest effort to raise money off of the former president’s popularity with grassroots conservatives.

The RNC is offering to cover hotel accommodations and airfare to Palm Beach for the winner of the “GOP Giveaway.” This individual will be granted time and a picture with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, the former president’s private club and residence, coinciding with the RNC spring retreat for wealthy campaign contributors. Trump is set to address the April retreat during a private dinner at Mar-a-Lago, a hangout popular with Republican insiders allied with the 45th president.