Why US embassies across the world are competing to raise millions of dollars

Singapore: From his desk at the White House in December, President Donald Trump announced a campaign to organize a series of Fourth of July celebrations for America’s 250th birthday, saying it would be “the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen.”
On the other side of the world, embassies and consulates are echoing the president’s message and pitching executives to hand over large donations for splashy events.