A leaked invitation to a dinner reportedly featuring Donald Trump shows the eye-watering $1 million cost to attend the exclusive MAGA PAC fundraiser
10:01 ET, 15 Jun 2026Updated 10:10 ET, 15 Jun 2026
The bottom of the invitation clarified that the president was participating solely as a speaker and “is not asking for funds or donations.” (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
A leaked invitation to a dinner at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia on Saturday, featuring President Donald Trump, revealed the staggering price of admission.
The invitation, which circulated on Twitter and other social media sites through multiple sources, demanded each attendee pay an astonishing $1 million to hear President Trump address the gathering organized by the Super PAC, MAGA Inc. “You are invited to a candlelight dinner featuring special guest speaker Donald J. Trump,” the invitation stated.
“Additional details provided upon RSVP,” the invitation indicated near the end. “RSVPs will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is very limited.”
The bottom of the invitation clarified that the president was participating solely as a speaker and “is not asking for funds or donations.” Social media erupted over the image, reports the Mirror U.S.
“The grifting continues. This is why everyone MUST VOTE BLUE,” one individual commented. A second person remarked, “Why does he have to remind ppl of both his presidencies? And a million per person …. Omg.”
The dinner came one day before the UFC fight on the White House lawn(Image: Getty Images)
In a statement to Bloomberg, Alex Pfeiffer, MAGA Inc. spokesman, explained that the Super PAC “is committed to retaining and building the GOP majorities in the House and Senate.” Reports also indicated that Meredith O’Rourke, a veteran Florida and GOP fundraiser and coordinator on multiple Trump-related initiatives, acted as the primary contact for the dinner.
According to Bloomberg, O’Rourke maintains well-established connections in Washington, D. C. ‘s most prominent firms. “She’s the most impressive fundraiser that I’ve worked with in 30 years,” said Brian Ballard, a member of Ballard Partners and someone who has worked with O’Rourke on several projects, including the fundraising for the White House’s East Wing construction project.
The bottom of the invitation clarified that the president was participating solely as a speaker and “is not asking for funds or donations.” (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
“She’s the most impressive fundraiser that I’ve worked with in 30 years,” he added. Several Republican-affiliated lobbyists and political donors have indicated that MAGA Inc. is critical to the Republican Party, which faces an uncertain path heading into the upcoming November midterms.
“The president and his political team understand that the midterm elections will be challenging, but they have remained consistently committed to helping Republicans win across the board,” said lobbyist and donor Ozzie Palomo, a founding partner of Chartwell Strategy Group. “Fundraising efforts have remained strong, donor enthusiasm continues to be high, and they have built a significant war chest that is already beginning to be deployed.
According to the invitation, the seats were on a first-come and first-serve basis due to limited space
Grifter-in-chief.
The ticket controversy emerges as the administration and the UFC are already confronting allegations of grifting over the extraordinary prices being charged for seats at the UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday. Reports indicate that tickets to witness the match, scheduled to coincide with Trump’s birthday, could soar to approximately $1.5 million.
Trump also faced accusations of grifting following the release of a $12,000 coin commemorating the UFC fight. The coin, set to drop on the president’s birthday this Sunday, is available at price points ranging from $250 to $12,000.
The ticket controversy emerges as the administration and the UFC are already confronting allegations of grifting over the extraordinary prices being charged for seats at the UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Each coin variation features the president’s face and name on the obverse, along with the “250” design on the reverse, and the dates “1776-2026.
“Trump Coins proudly presents the official special edition 1 oz. 999 Fine Silver “We the People” edallion – released in collaboration with the UFC to commemorate the historic Freedom 250 event,” the description of the coin reads. “The first-ever championship fight hosted at the White House. Certified PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC is an extraordinary collectible that unites American history, presidential legacy, and combat sports history in one landmark.
“Created to honor America’s 250th Anniversary and the unprecedented Freedom 250 celebration, this special edition medallion commemorates a defining patriotic moment as the UFC and President Donald J. Trump bring a championship fight to the White House grounds for the first time in history,” it continued. “Each medallion is encapsulated and authenticated by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC), preserving its condition and long-term collectible significance.
“The certified holder and exclusive custom label are the centerpiece of this collaboration created specifically for the Freedom 250 UFC event,” the description adds.
“The obverse of the label showcases official TrumpCoins.com 250th Anniversary Edition branding alongside the UFC Freedom 250 insignia, while the reverse label features the UFC Freedom 250 logo front and center set against a patriotic arena backdrop inspired by the historic Freedom 250 White House event.
“These custom labels further elevate the presentation and exclusivity of this commemorative release, ” it continues. “Presented in an official NGC holder with custom Freedom 250 certification artwork, this special edition stands as a historic tribute to American independence, presidential history, and one of the most groundbreaking sporting events ever hosted at the White House.”