Former President Donald Trump’s Indictment raised $15.4 million in his fundraising campaign after the announcement.
Trump’s Indictment Shows A Record Breakin Figures In His 2024 Fundraising Campaign
Former President Trump and his 2024 White House campaign boosted his fundraising after the announcement of his indictment with new figures from his fundraising campaign showing a record-breaking total of $34.2 million raised in just the first quarter of this year.
Moreover, the former president’s joint fundraising committee and campaign brought in $18.8 million in the first quarter alone, and an additional $15.4 million in the two weeks following March 30, when the announcement broke of Trump’s indictment which makes him the first former president in American history to be charged with a crime.
Furthermore, a significant portion of those who contributed to Trump’s fundraising campaign during this period were first-time contributors, indicating that the indictment has supported him to expand his base of support.
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Former President Trump Has Not Yet Announced If He Will Run In 2024
Trump’s campaign team has not released exact details on how the funds will be spent, but several political analysts believe that the funds will be put toward Trump’s potential 2024 presidential campaign
The figures spotlight just how much Trump’s indictment and arraignment have energized his supporters. At the same time, the former president boosted his lead over the rest of the actual and potential contenders in public view polling in the emerging race for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination
Despite the ongoing legal battles, Trump’s supporters instantly sent out fundraising emails to supporters and ran ads on Facebook. It indicates that he remains a popular figure among many Republicans, and his continued fundraising success is a testament to his ability to rally his base.
Although the former president has not yet disclosed whether he will run for president this 2024, with fundraising campaign numbers like these, it’s clear that Trump has a strong support base that is enthusiastic to see him back in the Oval Office.
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