Fundraising Drive Appears To Allay GOP Financial Concerns

Donald Trump’s team officials reported that the GOP raised $65.6 million in

March, aiming to address concerns about Joe Biden’s fundraising lead. The Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced they had $93.1 million on hand at March’s end, trailing Biden’s fundraising pace. Newly appointed RNC Chair Michael Whatley highlighted Trump’s successful fundraising efforts.

The Biden campaign and the Democratic National Committee reported having $155 million after raising $53 million in February, without providing March’s figures, including a significant New York fundraiser. Biden has consistently out-fundraised Trump, partly due to Trump’s legal financial needs.

The Biden campaign criticized Trump’s fundraising, pointing to the RNC’s financial struggles and operational cutbacks. They argued that Trump’s campaign shows signs of a broader electoral strategy issue, noting its financial difficulties and lack of voter outreach.

RNC Chair Whatley emphasized the unified effort between the RNC and Trump’s campaign for victory despite Trump’s recent nomination as the GOP front-runner. Trump’s team plans several high-dollar fundraisers, with senior adviser Susie Wiles highlighting their ramped-up efforts to match Democratic fundraising, emphasizing grassroots support over large donations from Hollywood and Silicon Valley.

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