Donald Trump Campaign Almost Doubled in May Following Verdict
Former President Donald Trump's campaign and the Republican National Committee raised $141 million in May, up from $76 million in April. The average donation was $70.27, with 25% being first-time contributors. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images

Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee announced a total fundraising of $141 million in May, up from $76 million in April.

This surge, driven partly by Trump's recent legal troubles, marks a notable increase from April's figures, which had already outpaced President Biden and the Democratic National Committee, Fox New reports.

The Trump campaign highlighted its grassroots support, with an average donation of $70.27 and 25% of May donors being first-timers.

Following Trump's guilty verdict on 34 felony counts, the campaign saw "record-shattering" fundraising, with nearly $53 million raised in the first 24 hours and over $70 million within 48 hours.

The campaign noted that this surge nearly doubled their previous record on the WinRed platform and energized the MAGA movement.

Senior advisors Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles attributed the success to voters' favorable memories of Trump's policies, expressing optimism about a return to prosperity if Trump is re-elected.

Response from Biden Campaign

Ammar Moussa, Biden campaign's rapid response director, questioned Donald Trump's fundraising sources, suggesting Trump's billionaire friends are funding his campaign in exchange for tax cuts, leaving the middle class to pay.

Despite this, Biden's campaign also saw a significant fundraising boost after Trump's guilty verdict, with one of their best periods since launching, according to The Hill.

In April, Trump and the Republican National Committee raised $76 million, surpassing Biden and the DNC for the first time, largely due to a record-setting $50.5 million event hosted by billionaire John Paulson in Palm Beach, Florida.

However, Biden's campaign maintained a cash-on-hand advantage, ending April with $192 million compared to Trump's $108 million.

Legal and Political Implications

Donald Trump's legal troubles, he became notorious following his conviction on 34 felony charges related to falsifying business records, are expected to have significant political implications.

Sentencing is set for July 11. This historic conviction, the first for a former or current president, has raised questions about whether he could serve a prison sentence if re-elected.

Legal experts like former federal prosecutor Randall Eliason suggest it's unlikely New York would be allowed to imprison Trump during his term, with federal courts likely intervening to suspend any sentence while he is president.

A potential prison sentence would pose unprecedented challenges, as presidential duties cannot be performed from a prison cell, Politico noted.

Even probation could impede his responsibilities due to travel restrictions.

Trump is expected to appeal, potentially delaying sentence enforcement for years, possibly extending into his presidential term.

As Donald Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee continue to raise significant funds amid his legal battles, the 2024 election landscape remains unpredictable.

Both campaigns are using the attention from Trump's legal issues to boost fundraising.

With the upcoming sentencing and the clash between Trump's fundraising success and Biden's cash-on-hand advantage, the 2024 election season is on track to be one of the most heated and closely followed in history.

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Written by: Ross Key

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