Republican candidates are lining up to please the king by pouring money into his coffers. By a sheer twist of fate, Trump happens to be both the GOP party boss, the guy who can almost literally pick winners and losers, and he happens to own a giant resort built to host big parties.

The Washington Post reports upon how the MAGA Pol wanna be’s have the process (shoveling money into Trump’s pockets in exchange for good favor) down to a science:(Link at the bottom)

Since Trump returned from his New Jersey club to Palm Beach, Fla., this fall, Mar-a-Lago has become a hotbed for Republican fundraisers, with candidates jockeying to line the former president’s pockets in hopes of winning his endorsement, get a photo with him or simply give donors a chance to be in his presence.

The surge in business at his private club spotlights the unparalleled way in which Trump has personally profited from his presidency and his popularity in the GOP — a revenue stream that began during his time in the White House and has only strengthened since he left office. Rather than hosting fellow Republicans, Trump is charging them for the privilege of using his venues.

Perhaps the most “Trumpian” aspect of Mar-a-Lago fundraisers is the blatant monetization of Trump’s persona. If you want to be closely associated with Trump, you are going to pay for that proximity, or he might be gone that night:

Before Mar-a-Lago cites a price to candidates seeking to book a fundraiser, they are required to fill out a form asking if Trump’s presence is requested, how many photos the candidate needs with him and whether his name will be on the invite, according to a copy of the form reviewed by The Post. A longtime Florida GOP fundraiser, Meredith O’Rourke, is now a point person for scheduling such events at the club, according to multiple people involved. A candidate has to be sponsored by a Mar-a-Lago member to hold an event there.

The article doesn’t state how much more the club charges (or less?) if Trump’s name is on the invite but the number of pictures is almost comical. If there has ever been a person who focused on money, down to each breath taken, it would be tough to imagine.

Still, they have to come. The candidates have to make the sojourn. And we really doubt any of them complain when the bill seems just a bit higher than they expected, or were promised. Actually, we suspect that when the final bill arrives, it is one hell of a lot higher than expected.

What are they going to do, complain?

GOP candidates are flocking to Mar-a-Lago to pay Trump for the privilege of hosting their events https://t.co/9PkZuIt1Sc

— presshub_us (@PresshubU) December 16, 2021

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