Aug 22, 2024 - Politics & Policy

Trump's New Jersey golf club hosting fundraiser for Jan. 6 rioters

Sareen Habeshian

Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital today to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 20 — Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo: Samuel Corum/Getty Images

A non-profit that supports Jan. 6 riot defendants is hosting a fundraiser next month at former President Trump's New Jersey golf club.

The big picture: Organizers dubbed the event as the "J6 Awards Gala," with a flyer that prominently features a photo of Trump and his former lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, saying they're invited guest speakers.

Asked by Axios whether Trump would attend, the Trump campaign said he would not.
Representatives for Giuliani, the golf club and the nonprofit holding the event did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment.

Zoom in: The event, hosted by the Stand in the Gap Foundation, is scheduled to take place on Sept. 5 at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, per the event page.

"The funds raised will provide much-needed assistance to the January 6th defendants who continue to face significant challenges," organizers said.
Tickets range from $1,500 a person to $50,000 for a table of 12.

Zoom out: Trump has floated the idea of pardons for Capitol rioters if he's reelected and he himself has been charged for his actions related to Jan. 6.

Go deeper: Former Jan. 6 committee chair says Trump is "plotting again"

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Trump's New Jersey golf club hosting fundraiser for Jan. 6 rioters

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