Former President Donald Trump’s campaign announced record-shattering fundraising numbers in the wake of his guilty verdict in the first trial of a former or current president in US history. The campaign revealed that it had raised $34.8 million in just six hours following the verdict and nearly $53 million within the following 24 hours. The fundraising efforts were described as “nearly double the biggest day ever recorded for the Trump campaign” and were said to have “awakened the MAGA movement like never before.”
The surge in contributions comes as Trump seeks to close the fundraising gap with President Joe Biden as they prepare for a potential 2024 election rematch. Trump’s team noted that a significant percentage of the donors were brand-new to the fundraising platform, emphasizing that the support was historic in nature. The campaign advisors further highlighted that President Trump is fighting to save the nation, and the true verdict will be delivered by Americans on November 5th.
Minutes after the guilty verdict was announced, Trump’s team sent out a fundraising email appealing for support, portraying the former president as a “political prisoner” and urging donors not to give up despite encountering errors on the platform. Trump’s campaign website directed supporters to alternative fundraising platforms to avoid siphoning donations away from the former president’s coffers. Despite concerns about the impact of the verdict on future elections, Trump’s top pollsters suggested that it would not have any electoral consequences.
Following the guilty verdict, Biden’s re-election campaign also capitalized on the opportunity to send out fundraising appeals to supporters, highlighting the importance of keeping Donald Trump out of the Oval Office through the ballot box. Despite Trump’s efforts to close the fundraising gap with Biden, the President still maintained a significant cash-on-hand advantage in April. As both campaigns ramp up their efforts, the political landscape leading up to the 2024 election remains highly charged.
As Trump plans a trio of top dollar fundraisers in California, the Biden campaign continues to mobilize its donor base and emphasize the need to support the President’s re-election bid. With both sides intensifying their fundraising efforts and focusing on messaging that resonates with their respective supporters, the 2024 election season is shaping up to be highly competitive and contentious. The outcome of the fundraising race will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the narrative and potential outcomes of the upcoming election.
