Trump Courts Palm Beach Billionaires as Power of His Rallies Fades

Most Read from BloombergA Saturday event in Palm Beach hosted by billionaire John Paulson is expected to generate $30 million for Trump from contributors writing six-figure checks. Trump’s rallies can cost as much as $500,000 per event, according to a person familiar with the events. A Trump aide said the cost of rallies vary based on size and location. “Much of grassroots turnout is done on the ground, person by person, voter by voter, at the doors and on the phones. And I’ve got the most beautiful women in the world,” Trump said, adding that the campaign tried to get a bigger venue.