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REPORT: Donald Trump sees new wave of support from wealthy donors amidst his conviction in New York City. Here is a list of new wealthy donors who are considering or have already pledged support for Trump: Doug Leone, Sequoia Capital: "I have become increasingly concerned about the general direction of our country, the state of our broken immigration system, the ballooning deficit, and the foreign policy missteps, among other issues. Therefore, I am supporting former President Trump in this coming election." Forbes net worth: $7.9 billion. Shaun Maguire, Sequoia Capital: Announced on X that he was donating $300,000 to Trump after donating to Hillary Clinton in 2016. David Sacks, Craft Ventures: Hosting a fundraiser for Trump in the Bay area with tickets costing $300,000. Chamath Palihapitiya, Social Capital: Hosting a fundraiser for Trump in the Bay area with tickets costing $300,000. Bill Ackman, Pershing Square: Likely to back Donald Trump after supporting Democrats in the past according to the Financial Times. Forbes net worth: $4.3 billion. Steve Schwarzman, Blackstone: Announced he will be backing Trump for the 2024 election, saying he shares "the concern of most Americans that our economic, immigration and foreign policies are taking the country in the wrong direction." Forbes net worth: $37.6 billion.