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VP Vance's Fundraiser Draws Big Donations and Protests

7/30/2025

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Vice President JD Vance's high-stakes fundraising lunch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, drew attention not just for its lavish donations of $100,000 to $250,000, but also for the seven protesters who voiced their dissent. Hosted by Lynn Friess and Jay Kemmerer, Vance's mission was to secure over $4 million in support during his Western tour.

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Vice President JD Vance's high-stakes fundraising lunch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, drew attention not just for its lavish donations of $100,000 to $250,000, but also for the seven protesters who voiced their dissent. Hosted by Lynn Friess and Jay Kemmerer, Vance's mission was to secure over $4 million in support during his Western tour.