Trump to meet with potential vice presidential candidates this weekend.

Former President Donald Trump is making headlines once again, but this time, it’s not in a courtroom in New York City, but in the banquet rooms of South Florida. Trump is set to headline a gathering of top Republican donors and potentially team up with running mates at the Republican National Committee’s Spring Donor Retreat.

Trump’s day starts in a Manhattan courtroom where he faces nearly three dozen state felony charges for falsifying business records related to hush-money payments made to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election to keep quiet about his alleged affair with the adult film actress. Trump has consistently denied these allegations, and the conclusion of the court on Friday will allow him to travel to Palm Beach, Florida, where he’ll be the main attraction at the RNC event.

The closed-to-press gathering is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Palm Beach and Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club a few miles north. This event comes as Trump aims to close the fundraising gap with President Biden in the upcoming 2024 election rematch.

Among the special guests listed are potential running mates such as Sens. Tim Scott of South Carolina, JD Vance of Ohio, and Marco Rubio of Florida, as well as Govs. Doug Burgum of North Dakota and Kristi Noem from South Dakota. Also in attendance are Reps. Elise Stefanik of New York and Byron Donalds of Florida, former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, and recently Trump-installed RNC leadership – chair Michael Whatley and Lara Trump, co-chair of the national party committee. House Speaker Mike Johnson and top GOP Senate candidates are also expected to attend.

While it’s unclear if Trump will hold one-on-one meetings with potential running mates, fundraising remains the main focus of the event. The Biden campaign has criticized Trump for spending the weekend behind closed doors with billionaire donors, accusing him of associating with controversial figures like abortion advocates and Social Security critics.

Amidst all the political buzz surrounding Trump’s appearance at the RNC donor retreat, it’s evident that fundraising efforts are essential for his 2024 election prospects. With potential running mates in attendance and a spotlight on donor support, Trump’s presence at the event signifies a significant moment in the ongoing political landscape.