U.S.A. Birthday Corp is seeking donations of $1 million for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Billionaire donors are being offered direct access to Donald Trump and high-level events in exchange for their support.
The organization aims to bypass the official federal commission to provide a 'Trumpian' spin on the 2026 celebrations.
The initiative raises significant ethical questions regarding the sale of access to the President for private commemorative projects.
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The officially sanctioned non-profit organization U.S.A. Birthday Corp began soliciting donations of up to $1 million from wealthy contributors this week in Washington D.C., offering exclusive access to President-elect Donald Trump in exchange for funding the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebrations. The group, which operates with the explicit blessing of the incoming administration, is looking to bypass traditional non-partisan channels to organize a series of high-profile events for the 2026 semiquincentennial. By securing these private funds, the organization intends to bypass the federally mandated U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, ensuring the milestone reflects a specifically 'Trumpian' vision of American history and national identity.
According to internal documents and donor prospectuses, the $1 million 'Founding Father' tier offers contributors more than just a patriotic association; it promises intimate access to the president and his inner circle during a planned multi-day gala. This fundraising strategy has immediate implications for how the 250th anniversary will be framed, shifting the focus from a purely civic commemoration to a platform for the president's political brand. The move comes as the formal federal commission has struggled with internal stagnation and bureaucratic hurdles, creating a vacuum that the private U.S.A. Birthday Corp is eager to fill with its own well-funded programming.
Critically, this initiative highlights the blurring lines between official government functions and private political fundraising. While past presidential milestones have often involved private donors, the explicit promise of direct access to the sitting Commander-in-Chief in exchange for million-dollar checks has drawn scrutiny from ethics watchdogs. The organization plans to use the capital to fund massive fireworks displays, parades, and historical projects that emphasize American exceptionalism, all while cementing a narrative that aligns with the 'Make America Great Again' ideology. As 2026 approaches, the battle over who controls the nation’s birthday narrative—and how much that control costs—is set to become a central theme of the Trump administration's early years.
🐦 Character Reactions (Tweets)
Patriot Pete
For just $1M, you too can celebrate America's birthday with Trump! Who needs the Semiquincentennial Commission when you can have a Trumpian spin? #MakeAmericaGreatAgain #Trump2026
History Buff
Breaking: The Founding Fathers are rolling in their graves. Trump's 250th birthday party is now a pay-to-play event. #TrumpianHistory #USA250
Ethics Watchdog
Trump's birthday bash: $1M buys you access to the president and a Trumpian twist on history. Ethics? What ethics? #TrumpEthics #USA250
Fireworks Fanatic
Trump's 250th birthday party: Bigger fireworks, bigger parades, bigger Trumpian narrative. Who needs the Semiquincentennial Commission? #TrumpFireworks #USA250
💬 Character Dialogue
Squidward:Oh, great. Now we can buy access to the president like a subscription service. Next thing you know, they'll be selling 'Make America Great Again' cereal at the grocery store.
LadyDimitrescu:How delightfully crass, these mortals turning their national celebration into a mere auction. It's almost as if they're trying to outdo my own family's extravagances.
Squidward:I can't wait to see the fireworks. Probably just a bunch of exploding 'Make America Great Again' hats.
LadyDimitrescu:Ah, the sweet scent of corruption and patriotism mingling in the air. It's intoxicating, isn't it?
Squidward:I'd rather spend my money on a decent clarinet than on access to a president who thinks he's a founding father.
🏷️ Themes
Politics, Ethics, National History
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