News Brief (April 9): Trump Fundraiser Secures Historic $50.5 Million for 2024 War Chest | AUDIO

Published on April 9, 2024

Good morning, and welcome to The Epoch Times News Brief for Tuesday, April 9, 2024. I’m Bill Thomas, and today, we’ve got a lineup of stories that are as impactful as they are insightful. From record-breaking fundraisers to the ongoing debate on health and law, let’s unpack the narratives driving today’s headlines. First up: Trump Fundraiser Secures Historic $50.5 Million for 2024 War Chest Former President Donald Trump has successfully raised $50.5 million for his 2024 election campaign, almost doubling his opponent’s record-breaking fundraising of $26 million. This fundraising milestone was reached at an event called the “Inaugural Leadership Dinner,” hosted Saturday night at the lavish $110 million home of hedge fund billionaire John Paulson in Palm Beach, Florida....

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