At Mar-a-Lago, Trump Asks Oil Execs for $1 Billion, Vows to Target EVs, Roll Back Biden Policies

May 9, 2024, 11:48 AM

At a recent dinner at Mar-a-Lago Club, former President Donald Trump met with top oil executives and requested they raise $1 billion to support his campaign to return to the White House. Trump promised to target electric vehicles (EVs) and roll back President Biden's climate and environmental regulations. He argued that the financial contribution would be a 'deal' for the executives, citing the potential for reduced taxation and lower regulations on big oil that would benefit their businesses. Trump's request reportedly stunned several of the executives present.