President-elect Donald Trump’s sons Eric and Donald Jr. have launched a nonprofit group that is selling access to their father as well as hunting trips with themselves as part of an inauguration fundraising party. The Trump sons are listed as directors for the Opening Day Foundation, a nonprofit formed in Texas last week, according to its certificate of formation.
The foundation — organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, meaning it won’t be required to disclose its donors — is throwing what looks to be a massive fundraiser in Washington the day after Trump’s inauguration. Called “Opening Day 2017,” the event will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center the evening of Jan. 21.
The invitation lists several packages for donors, including the $1 million “Bald Eagle” that includes a private reception and photo opportunity for 16 guests with President Trump, along with a “Multi-day hunting and/or fishing excursion for 4 guests with Donald Trump, Jr. and/or Eric Trump.” Other packages include the $500,000 “Grizzly Bear” which provides a private reception for eight guests with Trump as well as a multi-day hunting or fishing excursion with Eric or Donald Jr. The “Elk,” package is priced at $250,000, includes an autographed guitar by one of the event’s performers as well as an Outfitter’s Pro Package with commemorative custom details and 20 VIP guest tickets. At $100,000, “Marlin” secures eight VIP tickets and an Outfitter’s Pro Package, among other perks.
“Opening Day is your opportunity to play a significant role as our family commemorates the inauguration of our father, friend and President Donald J. Trump. Join us as we celebrate the great American tradition of outdoor sporting, shooting, fishing and conservation,” the invitation says.
Trump criticized Hillary Clinton on more than occasion, claiming that she often instituted pay-to-play for access for large donors. The Trump sons are taking it one step further, blatantly advertising the packages and fully describing what access donors will have to the new president.
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