{"id":2647328,"date":"2026-08-20T11:06:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T15:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vance-brings-in-more-than-5-million-in-hamptons-fundraising-event-report\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T11:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T15:13:22","slug":"vance-brings-in-more-than-5-million-in-hamptons-fundraising-event-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vance-brings-in-more-than-5-million-in-hamptons-fundraising-event-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Vance brings in more than $5 million in Hamptons fundraising event: Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fvance-brings-in-more-than-5-million-in-hamptons-fundraising-event-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2647328&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Vice President JD Vance reportedly raised over $5 million at a new York fundraiser aimed at republican donors, as he works on building a national fundraising network. The event took place at omeed Malik\u2019s home in Southampton adn attracted around 35 attendees, including prominent Republican figures such as Donald Trump Jr., family members of senior Trump management officials, and other political donors. Some attendees contributed significant sums, with $100,000 at a reception and $250,000 at a dinner. Vance, who is the RNC finance chairman, has conducted multiple fundraising events across the country, raising significant funds and gaining high-level donor access.<\/p>\n<p>There is speculation about a possible 2028 presidential run for Vance, especially after reports of Trump expressing support for him, though Trump clarified he had not endorsed any candidate yet. Trump has also mentioned the possibility of teaming Vance with Marco Rubio as a \u201cdream team\u201d for future campaigns but has stopped short of endorsing either.A recent poll shows Rubio slightly leading Vance in potential 2028 matchup scenarios.Vance\u2019s increased fundraising and high-profile support suggest he is positioning himself as a significant Republican contender for the next presidential election.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vice President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jd-vance\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"7658\">JD Vance<\/a> reportedly raked in more than $5 million at a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"61\">New York<\/a> fundraiser for young <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republican\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"926\">Republican<\/a> donors as he builds a national fundraising network, growing speculation about a potential <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2028-elections\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"11676\">2028 presidential bid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event, held in Southampton, New York, took place at the home of 1789 Capital President Omeed Malik, a prominent donor to President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a>. The gathering drew roughly 35 people, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2026\/08\/20\/vance-young-donors-fundraiser\">according<\/a> to <em>Axios<\/em>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4694265\/vance-5-million-hamptons-fundraiser\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Vance brings in $5 million in Hamptons fundraising event: Report<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4694206\/james-braid-leaves-white-house-liaison-congress\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>James Braid to leave role as White House liaison to Congress<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4694165\/alina-habba-karoline-leavitt-press-secretary-speculation\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Alina Habba squashes rumors she\u2019ll replace Karoline Leavitt as press secretary<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the attendees were several rising figures in the Republican Party, including <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump-jr\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"11068\">Donald Trump Jr.<\/a>, Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan, and GRV Strategies founder Garrett Ventry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family members of senior <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/trump-administration\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"339\">Trump administration<\/a> officials were also in attendance. Cantor Fitzgerald President Brandon Lutnick, the son of Commerce Secretary <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/howard-lutnick\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"11711\">Howard Lutnick<\/a>, attended, as did World Liberty Financial co-founder Zach Witkoff, the son of Trump envoy Steve Witkoff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chris Buskirk, a key Vance ally and president of the Rockbridge Network, served as a host for the event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following a reception, about 20 guests attended an additional dinner. Those at the reception contributed $100,000 each to the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/rnc\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"1459\">Republican National Committee<\/a>, while dinner attendees gave $250,000 each, <em>Axios<\/em> reported.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vance serves as finance chairman of the Republican National Committee, a position that has given him access to some of the party\u2019s highest donors. He has also held fundraising events across the country, including a June RNC event in Palo Alto, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/california\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"60\">California<\/a>, that raised $4.2 million.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vance has not yet publicly expressed an intention to run for president in 2028. The <em>Washington Post <\/em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/2026\/08\/06\/trump-tells-donors-we-need-elect-jd-vp-weighs-his-future\/\">reported<\/a> this month that Trump recently told donors, \u201cAt the end of the day, we need to elect JD.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump later denied that he had endorsed Vance, saying, \u201cI heard about it a little while ago. I think he\u2019s great, but we\u2019re way too early to even be thinking about that.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump, however, has repeatedly floated the possibility of a future ticket featuring Vance and Secretary of State <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marco-rubio\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"51\">Marco Rubio<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump suggested in May at a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/news\/white-house\/\">White House<\/a> event that Vance and Rubio could make a \u201cdream team,\u201d but held off endorsing either for president.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4688861\/mike-johnson-contrast-for-america-tour-midterm-elections\/\">JOHNSON LAUNCHES WEBSITE TO TEACH YOUNG VOTERS ABOUT SOCIALISM AND COMMUNISM AHEAD OF MIDTERM ELECTIONS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThat does not mean you have my endorsement under any circumstance,\u201d Trump said. \u201cBut you know \u2026 I think it sounds like presidential candidate and vice presidential candidate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, a recent <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/emersoncollegepolling.com\/august-2026-national-poll\/\">poll<\/a> from Emerson College found Rubio slightly outperforming Vance in multiple hypothetical 2028 presidential matchups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vance raises $5M at NY fundraiser amid 2028 bid rumors<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4195,"featured_media":2647329,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AP26209526473912.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[6543,7500,15467,84436,15469],"class_list":["post-2647328","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-charity","tag-events","tag-fundraising","tag-hamptons","tag-vance"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AP26209526473912.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647328","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4195"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2647328"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647328\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2647331,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647328\/revisions\/2647331"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2647329"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2647328"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2647328"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2647328"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}