The America First groups have been viewed as something of an enigma in campaign finance circles. Other Republican groups have been advertising heavily this year to bolster public approval of the tax overhaul, which is considered critical to the party’s midterm election prospects this year. Mr. Palmer donated generously in 2016, giving $3 million to a different super PAC that supported Mr. Trump, and an additional $310,000 to a committee associated with Mr. Trump’s campaign. The company had previously donated a combined $550,000 to help fund the Republican convention in Cleveland and Mr. Trump’s inauguration. Their respective firms were paid $60,000 each in the second half of last year by America First Action.

Source: New York Times January 25, 2018 00:11 UTC