Sat Nov 09 22:42:00 UTC 2024: ## Trump Announces Inaugural Committee Chairs, Highlighting “Longtime Friends and Supporters”
**FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -** Former President Donald Trump announced on Saturday the appointment of Florida real estate investor Steven Witkoff and former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler as co-chairs of his inaugural committee. Both individuals are described by Trump as “longtime friends and supporters.”
Witkoff, a frequent golfing companion of Trump, was with the former president during a second attempted assassination at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida in September.
The announcement comes as Trump faces scrutiny over his first inauguration, which was criticized for its lavish spending. The inaugural committee under then-chair, California billionaire Tom Barrack, raised a staggering $107 million for the event. This led to a lawsuit alleging the committee overpaid for events at Trump’s hotel, enriching his family in the process. The committee eventually settled with Washington, D.C., paying $750,000.
Despite the controversy, the committee maintained that its finances were independently audited and all spending was lawful.
Trump’s announcement emphasizes his commitment to delivering on “bold promises” to “Make America Great Again” and sets the stage for his upcoming second term.
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