President of Fundraising Group Shares Why Trump is Not Invited to Donor Retreat
The head of a fundraising group revealed why former President Donald Trump is not invited to next month’s donor retreat. The Washington Examiner noted the fundraising group called Club for Growth invited prospective…
The head of a fundraising group revealed why former President Donald Trump is not invited to next month’s donor retreat.
The Washington Examiner noted the fundraising group called Club for Growth invited prospective Republican candidates for the 2024 Presidential Election to the annual donor retreat in March.
However, Trump is not included on the guest list.
David McIntosh, the president of Club for Growth, said the decision was nothing personal.
“The party should be open to another candidate,” McIntosh said on Monday, the Examiner reported.
The outlet noted at least six likely candidates are on the list, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), and Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA).
Additionally, McIntosh pointed out Trump’s presence during the midterm elections may have hurt the party.
“Trump was on the ballot,” he said.
McIntosh added, “So I worry that when we get into a general election, if Trump is the nominee, they’re going to be able to take a chunk of Republican votes.”