{
  "id": 1767408,
  "title": "Photo-Op With President Trump To Cost Over ₹80 Lakh? Viral RNC Invite Draws Attention Online",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/photo-op-with-president-trump-to-cost-over-80-lakh-viral-rnc-invite",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:42:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/photo-op-with-president-trump-to-cost-over-80-lakh-viral-rnc-invite-draws-attention-online"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A social media post revealing the exorbitant cost of photographing with US President Donald Trump has garnered online attention. Businessman Harsh Goenka shared an image of an invitation to an upcoming Republican National Committee reception, noting, \"Anybody wants a photo-op with Trump, you will have to pay over Rs 80 lakhs,\" along with a shocked face emoji. The Republican National Committee is hosting an \"Evening Reception\" with Trump in Houston, Texas, on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The invitation outlines several contribution levels for attendees, including a \"Photo Opportunity\" priced at $88,600 per couple, which translates to over Rs 80 lakh, depending on exchange rates. Other options include a \"Host Committee\" contribution of $443,000 per couple, a \"Roundtable\" at $250,000 per couple, and a standard \"Reception\" at $10,000 per couple. Goenka's post quickly generated reactions online, sparking discussions about the unusually high price for access to the event and a photo opportunity with Trump.",
  "summary": "A social media post highlighting the steep price attached to a photo opportunity with US President Donald Trump has sparked attention online, with businessman Harsh Goenka sharing an image of an invitation to an upcoming Republican National Committee reception. Goenka posted the image on August 18, writing, “Anybody wants a photo-op with Trump, you will have to pay over Rs 80 lakhs,” along with a…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}