Melania Trump Will Dine With You—for $1 Million: Report
Dubbed the “pinnacle” of inauguration events, this exclusive dinner promises glamour, power, and a hefty price tag.
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Dubbed the “pinnacle” of inauguration events, this exclusive dinner promises glamour, power, and a hefty price tag.
Melania Trump, who largely stayed away from the 2024 campaign trail, is ready to step into the spotlight for a special dinner with President-elect Donald Trump and his supporters. The catch? Attendees must donate $1 million to secure a seat at the table.
According to The New York Times, a flyer titled “Trump Vance Inaugural Committee Benefits” lists this “elegant and intimate dinner” as the highlight of the January 19 events. To attend, one must either personally donate $1 million or raise $2 million. The perks don’t stop there—each donor will also receive six tickets to the swearing-in ceremony on January 20.
Other benefits for top-tier donors include a reception with Trump’s Cabinet nominees and a separate dinner with Senator JD Vance and his wife. Meanwhile, donors contributing between $50,000 and $1 million will gain access to the “Starlight Ball” on inauguration night, as reported by Axios.
A Star-Studded Inauguration Committee
Trump’s second inaugural committee is being led by billionaire Steven Witkoff, recently appointed as a special envoy to the Middle East, and former GOP Senator Kelly Loeffler. Notably, Trump’s first inaugural committee raised $107 million in 2016–2017 but faced federal investigations over illegal foreign donations, resulting in a 12-year prison sentence for one donor.
Melania’s Limited Role
While Melania’s presence at the inauguration-eve dinner is confirmed, it doesn’t signal a return to full-time First Lady duties. CNN reports that she is unlikely to move to Washington full-time, opting instead to divide her time between New York City and Palm Beach, Florida.
Controversial Appointments
President-elect Trump has announced key appointments, including Peter Navarro as Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing. Navarro, who was jailed earlier this year for contempt of Congress, remains a polarizing figure.
In another bold move, Trump appointed Charles Kushner, his daughter’s father-in-law, as ambassador to France. Kushner, convicted in 2005 for illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion, and witness tampering, was pardoned by Trump in 2020.
This dinner isn’t just a meal—it’s a spectacle blending politics, wealth, and exclusivity, making it the ultimate power event of 2025.
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