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Celebrations coincided with commemoration of 60 years of U.S.-Singapore diplomatic relations
Embassy hoped to hear back about financial support by March 5
American business community is proud to be part of Fourth of July celebrations in Singapore
Milken Institute is a nonprofit think tank founded by financier Michael Milken
Singapore dinner was sponsored by American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore Philip Morris Milken Institute
Freedom 250 is not soliciting accepting foreign funding
Donors who give $1 million or more to Freedom 250 are offered access to president other perks
Screens displayed the logo for Freedom 250 during dinner in Singapore
U.S. embassies in Singapore Japan Hong Kong Macau consulate pointed to the State Department when asked for comment
Donations would be used for multiple events programs
Donations to Freedom 250 are tax deductible for U.S. companies individuals
Senior State Department official said department set policies cover fund-raising accepting donations for celebrating anniversary
The mission’s donor list features more than 20 American and Japanese corporate sponsors
George Glass wrote that he was seeking significant financial support for Mission Japan’s America 250 celebrations
President Trump tasked George Glass with ensuring this celebration in Japan is the greatest celebration in the world outside of the United States
Some companies had given around $1 million or more in donations
The embassy in Japan had raised about $35 million
The U.S. embassy in Japan would stage snow and ice sculptures during a Snow Festival on the northern island of Hokkaido
Dozens of executives from American companies including Citibank Coinbase Harley-Davidson and 3M attended the dinner
The Capella Singapore hotel was where Mr. Trump and Kim Jong-un held a summit in 2018