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A fundraiser for Donald Trump has been told he cannot use a paddock suite to raise money for the 45th president’s 2024 election campaign.
A prominent fundraiser for Donald Trump has been denied the use of a paddock suite at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix for raising funds for his presidential campaign. Steven Witkoff, a New York real estate developer and vocal Trump supporter, had bought a Paddock Club Rooftop Suite and was charging $250,000 per ticket, but was informed by Miami organisers that this violated the suite’s terms. Witkoff, who recently testified against Trump in a civil case in New York resulting in a $350 million fine, faces restrictions on attending the race and will be issued a full refund. Trump is expected to attend the race with the Secret Service coordinating his schedule, while Witkoff denies the allegations as “fake”. Former Presidents like Bill Clinton and Michelle Obama have previously attended Formula 1 races, and Trump himself has been involved in motorsports events, including his appearance at the Daytona 500 in 2020. RacingNews365 has reached out to Trump for comments on the issue. Follow RacingNews365 on YouTube for the latest Formula 1 updates!
