Vice President Vance hosted a fundraiser on Wednesday evening in Southampton, New York, that raised more than $5 million from young Republican donors, Axios reported. The event, held at the home of 1789 Capital President Omeed Malik, attracted about 35 attendees, including notable figures such as Donald Trump Jr. and Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan.
The fundraiser featured a reception followed by a more intimate dinner with around 20 guests. Attendees at the reception donated $100,000 to the Republican National Committee, while those at the dinner contributed $250,000 each. Key hosts included Chris Buskirk, president of the Rockbridge Network and a close ally of Vance. The event highlighted Vance's growing network among younger donors ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run.
Vance, who serves as the Republican National Committee's finance chair, has leveraged his position to build relationships with the party's top donors. Since taking the role last year, he has hosted numerous fundraising events nationwide. The $5 million raised at this Hamptons event underscores the strength of his fundraising apparatus and the support he is cultivating within the party's emerging donor base.
The fundraiser took place at the Southampton residence of Omeed Malik, president of 1789 Capital. Vance is expected to decide on a 2028 presidential bid in the near future, with this event serving as a key milestone in assembling his financial backing.