‘Charming’ Melania Was Key To Trump’s $50M Fundraiser: ‘She’s Ready To Be First Lady Again’

At a high-stakes fundraiser in a billionaire’s Palm Beach mansion, Melania Trump took center stage, helping to secure a whopping $50 million for former President Donald Trump’s campaign. Melania demonstrated her influential presence at the fundraiser for her husband, held at billionaire John Paulson’s palatial home in Palm Beach.

The event, which successfully raised over $50 million, marked a massive boost for Trump’s campaign and has been largely attributed to his wife’s charisma and engagement with the guests. Described as always smiling and conversational, the former first lady appeared eager to resume her role, exuding confidence and readiness for the upcoming campaign trail.

“Melania Trump emerged as the main star at the Republican fund-raiser at John Paulson’s $100 million house in Palm Beach,” one source told Page Six. “The former first lady, who usually appears quite serious in photographs, seemed to never stop smiling Saturday night and was charming and talkative to all the guests . . . She’s ready to be first lady again and clearly enjoyed the evening.”

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The source mentioned, “Melania enjoys being a hostess . . . She’s very supportive of her husband’s campaign and as we get closer to the final months, you can expect to see her more at key events,” including the convention. At the lavish affair, attendees, including notable figures such as WWE co-founder Linda McMahon and former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler, contributed between $250,000 and $814,600 each according to the outlet.

The historic fundraiser notably surpassed President Joe Biden’s $25 million event last month with former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. “Tonight, we raised an historic $50.5 million for the re-election of President Trump,” Paulson said to The New York Post. Melania’s role was pivotal, showcasing her ability to charm and effectively support her husband’s presidential aspirations as they gear up for critical upcoming events.

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According to last week’s report from POLITICO, Melania believes it’s time to get out on the campaign trail in support of her husband’s attempt to return the family to the White House. While Melania has appeared at naturalization ceremonies for new American citizens and honored heads of state at Mar-a-Lago, her next stop will be the first formal foray into the Trump campaign’s calendar.

Melania will be headlining a fundraiser on April 20th at Mar-a-Lago for the Log Cabin Republicans, which lobbies at the state and federal levels for support of policies for various LGBT communities. An invitation for the event describes the Log Cabin Republicans as “the nation’s largest Republican organization dedicated to representing LGBT conservatives and allies.”

The fundraiser will be in support of the group’s “Road to Victory” designed to target persuadable voters in swing states ahead of the November elections. The group has previously pledged to support Trump, who spoke at an event for the organization in 2022.

Last month, the former first lady told reporters to “stay tuned” about her next move, indicating she planned to do more than simply dish out recommendations for vice president and keep her husband in check over morning breakfasts. Most recently, she joined Trump in attending the funeral service for fallen New York City police officer Jonathan Diller, who died after being shot during a foot pursuit.