Donald Trump’s richest supporters can enjoy a “candlelight dinner” with him and his Vice President-elect Mike Pence by shelling out $1 million and more. Mr Trump’s inaugural committee is offering elaborate presidential perks .
This includes candlelight dinner with him, cabinet nominees and congressional leaders — for supporters ready to make seven-figure contributions for the billionaire tycoon’s swearing-in on January 20.
The supporters will get a slew of special perks during the inauguration weekend, including eight tickets to a “candlelight dinner” that will feature “special appearances” by Mr Trump, his wife Melania, Pence and his wife Karen, The Washington Post reported.
The inauguration committee is taking contributions not just from individuals but corporations, just as President Obama did for his second inauguration in 2013.
On the other hand Donald Trump named Wall Street veteran Steven Mnuchin for treasury secretary on Wednesday, filling key slots on his economic team even as he announced plans to leave his businesses to avoid any conflict of interest.
Mr Mnuchin and billionaire Wilbur Ross were asked in a television interview with CNBC if they could confirm reports they had been named to lead the US Treasury and Commerce departments, respectively.
“We can, indeed,” said Mr Mnuchin. “We’re thrilled to be here and we’re thrilled to work for the president-elect and honored to have these positions.”
Mnuchin, 53, is a former Goldman Sachs partner who was Mr Trump’s campaign chairman and Mr Ross is an investor who has made billions turning around distressed companies.
