Only Self-Identified U.S.-Based Suitor For Canada's Sherritt International Corporation Is "Major GOP Donor"

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Politico
Arlington, Virginia
9 September 2026

DALLAS — A secretive donor network closely aligned with Vice President Vance drew Cabinet members, lawmakers and major GOP donors to a "cowboy-chic" bar last night for a marquee pre-party ahead of the Republicans' midterm convention, Axios' Alex Isenstadt reports. 

Why it matters: The donor group, Rockbridge, has become an influential hub for conservative donors and operatives as Vance prepares for a likely White House run in 2028.

Inside the room: Between 200 and 250 people attended the private welcome reception at The Rustic.

Attendees included Dallas businessman and major GOP donor Ray Washburne, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HUD Secretary Scott Turner, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Trump 2024 co-campaign manager Chris LaCivita, former Trump White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, investor Hal Lambert and professional bareback rider Rocker Steiner.

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