Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has announced a fundraising total exceeding $160 million for the month of September, as the November 2024 presidential election approaches.
This significant financial support is attributed to the collaborative efforts of Trump’s official campaign, joint fundraising committees, and the Republican National Committee, as reported by Politico. Approximately 96% of the donations were under $200, with the average contribution for the month estimated at around $60, bringing the campaign’s total funds to $283 million as it prepares for the final phase of the election.
“President Trump continues to inspire millions of everyday Americans to join his America First movement and help fuel the campaign with their hard-earned money. In September, nearly 2.5 million donations under $200 were made,” Trump campaign senior adviser Brian Hughes said.
Trump campaign brings in $160 million in September https://t.co/1C71pTIDpU
— POLITICO (@politico) October 2, 2024
Donations in September have seen a slight increase compared to the previous month, with Trump’s campaign announcing on September 4 that it had garnered approximately $130 million in contributions during August. This figure is marginally lower than the $140 million raised in July, which followed an assassination attempt on July 13. In contrast, competing candidate Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly raised $361 million in August, according to Politico.
The coalition Republican Voters Against Trump, which opposes Trump’s candidacy, has also raised over $35 million to support Harris in the upcoming November election. Led by conservative strategist Sarah Longwell and featuring prominent figures such as Bill Kristol and Tim Miller, the group has initiated an $11 million advertising campaign in key battleground states, including Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, with an overall fundraising target of $50 million.
Furthermore, Trump’s current fundraising efforts are not on par with those of his 2020 campaign, as noted by Politico. During the 2020 election cycle, his campaign, in collaboration with the Republican National Committee, raised $247.8 million in September alone.
