Former President Donald Trump is set to attend a Republican fundraiser in Minnesota on Friday night amidst his hush money trial. The event, known as the Lincoln Reagan dinner, is part of the state GOP's annual convention. Trump, who believes he can win Minnesota in the upcoming election, will use the opportunity to campaign in the traditionally Democratic state.
Minnesota has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 1972, but Trump came close in 2016, falling just 1.5 percentage points short of Hillary Clinton. Despite losing to Biden by over 7 points in 2020, Trump remains optimistic about his chances in the state.
