The former president's Georgia mugshot has unexpectedly fueled a surge in fundraising for the Donald Trump 2024 campaign, according to Politico.

Since his booking at an Atlanta jail on Thursday evening, Trump's campaign has reported a remarkable influx of $7.1 million in donations, with a substantial $4.18 million collected in a single day on Friday, the most financially productive 24-hour period in his campaign's history, as confirmed by an informed source.

The surge in fundraising owes much of its momentum to the sale of campaign merchandise through Trump's online store.

In the aftermath of his detention, the campaign quickly capitalized on the situation by offering an array of items featuring Donald Trump mugshot.

These products, emblazoned with the slogan "NEVER SURRENDER!," include shirts, posters, bumper stickers, and beverage coolers. Their prices range from $12 to $34, catering to a variety of supporters.

To maximize fundraising efforts, the campaign has taken a multi-faceted approach.

Aside from merchandise, they have proactively engaged potential donors through strategic email and text message campaigns.

Furthermore, in a noteworthy move, Trump sent out his first tweet in over two years while en route from Atlanta to Bedminster, NJ, directing supporters to his website.

The landing page prominently features the Donald Trump mugshot and a call to action, urging backers to contribute funds to "evict Crooked Joe Biden from the White House" and "SAVE AMERICA" during this challenging period in the nation's history.

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Donald Trump 2024 Campaign Raised $20M During Indictment

The Donald Trump 2024 campaign has experienced a significant uptick in fundraising, amassing nearly $20 million in the past three weeks, per Al Jazeera.

This time frame closely aligns with his indictment in federal and state cases related to his unsubstantiated claims of election fraud during the 2020 election.

This surge in fundraising follows a period of heightened attention to his legal challenges.

A troubling event unfolded when Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol in a bid to overturn his election loss in January 2021. This event and his ongoing legal battles have notably impacted his political operations and fundraising efforts.

However, Trump's political machinery has been allocating substantial resources to legal matters, with tens of millions of dollars directed toward legal fees.

Specifically, his efforts to combat charges across four different jurisdictions have led to significant financial outlays.

A recent report on campaign finance details that Trump managed to raise over $53 million in the first half of 2023, a period where his initial criminal indictments acted as a rallying point, driving his fundraising numbers to new heights.

Since January 2021, Trump's political committees have disbursed no less than $59.2 million to approximately 100 legal professionals and law firms, underscoring the substantial financial commitment his legal battles entail.

Ex-Gov. Chris Christie: Voters Are Being Ripped off by Donating to Donald Trump 2024 Campaign

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who is vying for the GOP presidential nomination, has raised concerns about the way donations are being utilized by Donald Trump 2024 campaign, CBS News noted.

Speaking on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, Christie expressed his perspective on the matter, asserting that the current trajectory of Trump's actions no longer holds surprises for him, given what he sees as an ongoing pattern.

Christie pointedly commented that Trump could consider selling some of his assets, such as one of his golf courses or his apartment at Trump Tower, to cover his legal expenses. Instead, he uses of donations from individuals, who contribute an average of $100 to support Trump's bid for the presidency, to finance his legal fees.

Christie labeled this practice ethically and morally problematic, suggesting that diverting funds intended for a political campaign to personal legal expenses is unethical and morally concerning.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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