Donald Trump Jr. to Rally for Maine Republicans

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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Republican President Donald Trump’s son is set to help raise money for Republican candidates in Maine.

Donald Trump Jr. will speak Monday night at a fundraising event at the Holiday Inn By The Bay in Portland. A spokeswoman for the Maine GOP said the event will be closed to the press.

A public portion of the event will cost $100 per attendee. Tickets for a private reception start at $1,500 per person.

Republican guests include Gov. Paul LePage, U.S. Senate candidate Eric Brakey, Senate Majority Leader Garrett Mason and House Republican Leader Ken Fredette.

Trump Jr. is a vocal proponent of his father’s policies. He’s recently headlined rallies in Pennsylvania and Montana.

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