Local Florida Republican Party officials attribute their fundraising success at the annual GOP Lincoln Day fundraiser to President Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE because the event took place at the president’s exclusive Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla.

The Friday fundraiser was expected to raise about $300,000 for the Palm Beach County GOP, the Palm Beach Post reported.

First lady Melania Trump made a brief appearance at a pre-party reception, and Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) spoke at the event, where guests donned red “Make America Great Again” hats and dined on filet mignon and scallops, the Palm Beach Post reported.

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Scott spoke at the event, telling a story about having a private viewing of “La La Land” in the White House movie theater with the president.

Michael Barnett, who is the county’s GOP chairman, rented the club’s ballroom for $150,000, according to a Palm Beach Post report. Almost 700 guests attended, paying around $300 a piece.

The fundraiser happened Friday night, just hours after the Republican effort to repeal and replace ObamaCare failed.

Trump did not attend.