Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee have reported a massive fundraising haul of $141 million in May, including a significant amount raised in the aftermath of his guilty verdict in the criminal hush money trial. Trump’s campaign sees this wave of contributions as evidence that the guilty verdict has energized his supporters and will not hinder his efforts to return to the White House. This fundraising total exceeds the $76 million raised in April and could help close the money gap with President Joe Biden’s campaign.
The Trump campaign revealed that they received more than two million donations in May, with an average contribution of $70.27. A large portion of this money, 37.6%, came in the form of online contributions within 24 hours of the guilty verdict. Additionally, about a quarter of the donors were new to the campaign, indicating an expansion of support. The campaign’s senior advisers expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and framed the guilty verdict as a signal that the real verdict will come in the next election.
In response to Trump’s fundraising numbers, the Biden campaign spokesman emphasized the role of Trump’s wealthy associates in supporting his campaign. He suggested that billionaires are backing a “white collar crook” who benefits them financially, while working people and the middle class bear the burden. The Biden campaign plans to wait for the official fundraising reports to assess the situation, but is certain that Trump’s connections to wealthy donors are influencing his campaign’s financial success.
Trump’s campaign recently announced that they raised over $50 million online in the 24 hours following the guilty verdict, making Trump the first former president in history to be convicted of a crime. His sentencing is set for July 11. These fundraising numbers and the support from donors demonstrate a strong backing for Trump’s political ambitions, regardless of the legal challenges he faces. The campaign’s ability to raise significant funds post-verdict indicates ongoing momentum for Trump’s political future.
