Before 12 New Yorkers convicted Trump of multiple felony charges, a unique “jury” gathered at the luxurious Hotel Pierre on Fifth Avenue to make its own verdict.
Even if the court jury found Trump guilty, these Wall Street millionaires at the Pierre Hotel concluded that Trump was their intention to be sent to the White House.
This gathering took place 16 days before Thursday's historic decision, revealing the current calm calculations of the US financial community.
From long-time supporters to half-push peers, more and more prominent people in the US business and finance community are accepting the possibility that Trump will return to the White House.
1789 Capital President Omeed Malik said Thursday night that the jury's decision had less than zero impact on his support for Trump. He is the co-host of Pierre's fundraising campaign.
One thing is certain: after Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, some in the financial community abandoned Trump. When Trump claimed that the 2020 election had been stolen, they also stayed away from Trump, and now they are supporting him again.
One important reason is, in a nutshell: money. Trump promised tax cuts and deregulation for the rich. Current President Joe Biden wants to do the opposite.
Although Trump's landmark trial is unfolding in a New York court, Pierre's fundraising event hosted by billionaire Howard Lutnick reached those with strong financial resources in Manhattan. Malik suspects that anyone present will change their opinion of supporting Trump because of the conviction.