Trump Continues Fundraising Efforts alongside Presidential Campaign
Donald Trump is actively engaged in substantial fundraising activities, operating a political-money operation concurrent with efforts by House and Senate leaders preparing for the 2026 midterm elections. Between the end of November 2024 and June 30, 2025, his team raised $229 million for MAGA Inc., a super PAC managed by his aides but not directly controlled by Trump. Additionally, $63 million was raised through Trump National Committee JFC, a joint fundraising operation with the Republican National Committee focused on small-dollar donations, according to federal Election Commission (FEC) records. Fundraising reports for the latter half of the year are due at the end of january.
These efforts extend to funding a “dark-money” group, Securing American Greatness, which is not required to disclose its donors. While the organization’s 2025 fundraising will remain private until its tax forms are released next year, a $1 million donation from technology company Qualcomm has been publicly revealed, alongside a $1 million gift to a presidential inaugural committee. This suggests the possibility of other corporations making similar paired donations – public contributions alongside undisclosed support.
Since early May, Securing American Greatness has spent approximately $18.5 million on advertising, targeting competitive congressional districts expected to be key in the 2026 elections. The group also invested in get-out-the-vote efforts prior to the recent off-year elections in Virginia, which saw Democratic victories.
Meanwhile, legal challenges continue to impact related ventures. Efforts to build a library in downtown Miami have been blocked by Florida courts. ABC News has agreed to a $15 million settlement with the future library to resolve a lawsuit brought by Trump against anchor George Stephanopoulos, stemming from a false claim regarding a jury verdict. Stephanopoulos had stated Trump was found “liable for rape,” while the jury found him liable for sexual abuse. A New York judge clarified that the jury’s findings described rape “as the term commonly is used and understood in contexts outside of the New York Penal Law.”
Trump and his associates frame these donations as patriotic acts, frequently acknowledging donors at exclusive events. In October, approximately 125 donors to the planned ballroom project were hosted by the President in the White house’s East Room. During the event, Trump unveiled a model for a memorial arch, inspired by the Arc de Triomphe, proposed for construction near Arlington National Cemetery, potentially offering another avenue for future donations. He expressed gratitude to the attendees, stating, “You love the country, you love the White House, and what you’ve done is very vital.”
