President Trump held his first fundraiser for an incumbent House member Sunday, headlining an event for Rep. Tom MacArthur at his New Jersey club.
The event at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ was closed to the press, despite multiple requests.
An invitation to the event showed tickets started at $5,400 per couple for the reception. There were also $25,000 tickets for a “co-host” and a $100,000 ticket for “hosts,” which all came with photo opportunities with Trump for a maximum of 20 people.
“It was a great event with about 100 guests and the Congressman raised more than $800,000,” a MacArthur aide told reporters.
“The theme of his remarks were about making tough decisions and solving problems. He didn’t run for Congress to decorate a chair. Obamacare is failing, premiums are rising and choices are dwindling. Tom decided sitting on the sidelines and letting it completely collapse was not an option. His efforts will ensure access to quality healthcare, protect people with preexisting conditions and lower costs for families and small business.”
The White House didn’t comment about the event.
MacArthur was instrumental in getting the American Health Care Act through the House with an amendment that bore his name.
The invitation stated the funds would be split among many different committees under the MacArthur Victory joint fundraising committee.
