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Adelson Offers $250M for Trump's 2028 Bid Amid Doubts

12/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Miriam Adelson urged U.S. President Donald Trump at a White House Hanukkah reception for a 2028 bid and offered $250 million to support it.
Adelson cited a conversation with attorney Alan Dershowitz to claim there are legal avenues.
Trump acknowledged the offer amid chants of 'Four more years!'
Legal experts dismissed the idea as unconstitutional.
Trump has hinted at running again, but expressed mixed feelings about viability.

History

Historical Context

In 2017, Miriam Adelson hosted a Hanukkah reception at the White House, pledging $250 million to support Donald Trump's potential 2028 presidential bid. This event underscored the rising influence of wealthy donors in U.S. politics, following Adelson's significant contributions to Trump's 2016 campaign. The discussions at the reception highlighted ongoing debates about campaign finance and the intersection of wealth and political power.

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Story summary

Miriam Adelson urged U.S. President Donald Trump at a White House Hanukkah reception for a 2028 bid and offered $250 million to support it.
Adelson cited a conversation with attorney Alan Dershowitz to claim there are legal avenues.
Trump acknowledged the offer amid chants of 'Four more years!'
Legal experts dismissed the idea as unconstitutional.
Trump has hinted at running again, but expressed mixed feelings about viability.

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