Trump PACs face cash crunch due to legal trouble despite fundraising prowess

Posted on AllSides August 1st, 2023
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While former President Donald Trump's associated super PAC Save America demonstrated fundraising prowess by raking in $15.5 million in 2023, new Federal Election Commission filings reveal the group is more strapped for cash than was known.

In second-quarter campaign filings, Trump's campaign touted strong numbers, as well as a treasure trove of cash on hand, $22 million, compared to Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) $12 million and relatively high burn rate. However, as reports emerge detailing the high cost of Trump's legal woes, his war chest appears to be shrinking at a remarkable rate.

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