Read Trump's Pitch Deck for Selling America's Birthday

https://prospect.org/2026/02/09/read-trumps-pitch-deck-selling-americas-birthday/

House Democratic staff of the Natural Resources Committee warned on Monday that Donald Trump is using America’s 250th birthday to enrich himself, selling multimillion-dollar sponsorships to the event through a new dark-money vehicle within the National Park Foundation, the charitable arm of the National Park Service. It’s not clear whether Trump is breaking the law, staff said; the vehicle, Freedom 250, is the subject of an oversight and investigations hearing tomorrow morning.

Staff on the call Monday shared what is essentially a pitch deck for donors that lists the prices for various levels of access to the anniversary events and to Trump.

Half a million bucks will get you partnership and brand recognition, premier rights and VIP access to six events, plus a place for your logo on social media “to reflect your support of this profound milestone in American history.” That’s the Red, White & Blue level.

Patriot Sponsors cost more, at least $1 million. You get the same benefits as the first tier, plus media partnership and “Freedom 250 fellowship & gratitude,” which comes in the form of a “thank you reception hosted by President Donald J. Trump, with a historic photo opportunity.”

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