London (Washington Insider Magazine)— As the battle for the US presidency extends across the Atlantic, rival fundraisers for Donald Trump and Joe Biden are set to take place in London, drawing attention from both sides of the political spectrum.
Trump’s London Soiree
According to FT, Donald Trump Jr. and his fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle are due to headline a Republican fundraiser event hosted by Holly Valance, a former Australian soap actress turned right-wing activist. With tickets costing up to $100,000, the event hopes to collect support from right-leaning rich Americans in London, filling the fundraising gap opened by Biden’s considerable financial backing.
International Conservative Connections
The fundraiser, organized by Duke Buchan, Trump’s ambassador to Spain and the Republican National Committee’s finance chair, emphasizes the deep relationship between right-leaning conservatives on both sides of the Atlantic. Figures such as Nigel Farage, Reform Party leader, and Lord Matthew Elliott, former CEO of Brexit campaign group Vote Leave, are likely to attend, demonstrating the interconnection of politicians, lobbyists, and donors.
Biden’s Countermove
Meanwhile, Joe Biden’s campaign will hold a competing event in London, led by Anna Wintour, the British-born editor-in-chief of US Vogue. This event follows Biden’s successful fundraising efforts in Silicon Valley and New York, as he strives to retain his big cash lead against Trump.
Trump’s Fundraising Momentum
Despite recent legal challenges, including his unprecedented felony conviction, Trump’s fundraising efforts remain robust. Co-hosts of the London event, including influential figures like Scott Bessent, anticipate record-breaking contributions, signaling continued support for the former president.
Valance’s Influence
Holly Valance’s emergence as a right-wing political advocate has added intrigue to Trump’s London fundraiser. Known for her vocal support of Trump and ties to Farage’s Reform party, Valance’s involvement underscores the global reach of political alliances shaping the landscape on both sides of the Atlantic.
