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April 16, 2024

5 things to watch as Donald Trump woos megadonor Sheldon Adelson

Sheldon Adelson

John Locher / AP

Las Vegas Sands Corp. CEO Sheldon Adelson speaks at the Global Gaming Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in Las Vegas.

So far, Sheldon Adelson is showing Donald Trump his face — but not his money.

The Las Vegas Jewish billionaire and the Republican presidential nominee have met twice in recent weeks, first in New York and again in Las Vegas in late August. Adelson also hosted Trump at his suite during the Republican convention in Cleveland.

But while the two billionaires seem to be getting along well, there is still no answer to the big question floating over this relationship: Will Adelson make good on his promise to support Trump to the tune of $100 million? That promise has yet to show up on any federal election finance filings and it is not clear whether Adelson will come through or not.

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