Posted on 06/25/2024 9:18:53 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
As the Nevada caucuses drew to a close in February, Donald J. Trump and several top aides gathered for a quick dinner in a suite atop his hotel in Las Vegas before he descended and declared victory.
But the Republican billionaire at the center of attention during the meal was not Mr. Trump — it was Dr. Miriam Adelson.
The former president, by then on a glide path to the Republican nomination, wanted financial support from Dr. Adelson, a conservative megadonor, and she had a request or two. Be less bombastic, she told him, and speak more directly about the economy. But more important, she made clear to Mr. Trump and his top aides, Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, be patient.
She would not donate to him while Nikki Haley, his last rival standing and a friend of hers, remained in the race, according to two people briefed on the meeting who insisted on anonymity to describe a private gathering.
But once the primary was over? She gave Mr. Trump a renewed assurance that the famous Adelson geyser of cash — which had shot out hundreds of millions of dollars over more than a decade — would erupt again.
It would have been uncouth that evening on the Strip to put dollars and cents on it, but Dr. Adelson is now fulfilling her promise, making moves to spend more than $90 million to help Mr. Trump’s third White House bid.
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I suppose, when dealing with an elderly millionaire, it pays to remain deferring, patient and uncouth, at least while in their presence!
Trump is no slouch as a salesman, and especially so with wealthy people who are potential investors or purchasers in one of his developments. I have seen tough as nails developers purr and charm like kittens when they are making a sales pitch and trying to get a signature on a sales contract.
The impressive thing about the Adelsons is they donated against interest. Their biggest asset is shares of Las Vegas Sands, the biggest chunk of whose profits comes from its casinos in Macau. Their continued operations are at Xi Jinping’s whim. Throughout his term, Trump lowered the boom on China, which must have given Shelly heartburn, given the Sword of Damocles suspended over his Macau casino licenses.
Will Trump conquer Mekka?
The original Sands Hotel in Las Vegas – demolished November 26, 1996.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sands_Hotel_and_Casino
We used to stay there in August coming and going to test trips in Death Valley.
She and her now- deceased husband have been absolutely wonderful generous contributors to several very helpful causes including this and medical research and education and more
Sone wealthy people do indeed share their blessings and do it for things that benefit society (unlike the badturds who use their money to undermine society)
Yes,they are great people!
bttt
[Dr. Miriam Adelson]
Wow. I was just reading up on her.
This is why Nicki stayed in.
One donor.
Same as Jeb.
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