Donald J. Trump is facing a financial crisis that puts him at a serious disadvantage to President Biden, and on Thursday night, hedge fund billionaire Robert He dined with a small group of donors, including Mr. Mercer and his daughter, Rebecca. event.
Trump's dinner companions included entrepreneur Omeed Malik, cosmetics company founder Trish McEvoy and billionaire real estate manager Richard Kurtz, one of the people said. That's what it means.
The Mercers, Mr. McEvoy and Mr. Kurtz did not respond to requests for comment. Malik's press secretary declined to comment, and President Trump's press secretary did not respond to a request for comment.
The Mercers were a key source of support for Trump's victory in the 2016 presidential election. In addition to donations, they called for changes to the political team, including installing Kellyanne Conway as campaign manager and Stephen K. Bannon as chief executive officer. Trump's family has been unusually quiet as he works toward re-election in 2020.
But Robert Mercer and Rebecca Mercer were invited to join Malik for a big-ticket fundraiser on April 6th. And his appearance with Trump at the dinner party is further evidence of a rekindled relationship.
The dinner came at the end of a day in which Trump flew from Florida to New York City to attend the wake of New York City police officer Jonathan Diller, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Queens this week.
Trump's visit comes as Biden prepares for a record $25 million fundraiser at Radio City Music Hall with his Democratic predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. It was conducted. Mr. Trump's team mocked the event as an elite event because Mr. Trump was welcomed by Officer Diller's family.