Trump campaign says he raised more than $45 million in 3rd quarter, far surpassing DeSantis

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The Trump campaign has reported a remarkable achievement in its fundraising efforts during the third quarter, disclosing that it raised an impressive sum exceeding $45 million. This substantial financial backing significantly outpaces that of Ron DeSantis, who was once regarded as Trump’s most formidable competitor.

As of the end of September, the Trump campaign boasts a substantial cash reserve of over $37.5 million, a feat attributed in part to their fundraising initiatives related to ongoing legal challenges.

In contrast, DeSantis’ team announced its intent to report a third-quarter fundraising total of $15 million, which falls short of his second-quarter fundraising figure of $20 million, as revealed on Wednesday.

By releasing these fundraising statistics shortly after DeSantis’ announcement, the Trump campaign aimed to underscore its supremacy over the Florida governor, who has faced challenges in living up to the high expectations of Republicans who once considered him a credible alternative to Trump.

Notably, Trump’s fundraising momentum has remained strong and unimpeded despite facing indictment on four occasions by prosecutors in New York, Washington, D.C., Georgia, and Florida. In a surprising development, the Trump campaign disclosed earning $3 million by selling merchandise such as coffee mugs, T-shirts, and posters featuring his Atlanta mug shot, taken in connection with state racketeering charges.

It’s important to note that the fundraising figures for both Trump and DeSantis, covering the period from July to September, do not encompass the funds raised by their affiliated super political action committees.

These robust fundraising numbers for Trump are expected to solidify his leading position within the GOP field. His rivals are under mounting pressure to enhance their own standings to remain competitive as the primary season approaches, commencing with the Iowa caucuses in January.

This report includes contributions from Jill Colvin, a writer for Big Big News.

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• Trump campaign fundraising report: Information about the Trump campaign’s fundraising results in the third quarter.
• Ron DeSantis fundraising: Details on Ron DeSantis’ fundraising efforts during the same period.
• Cash reserve of Trump campaign: Insights into the Trump campaign’s substantial cash reserve at the end of September.
• Trump’s legal challenges: An overview of Trump’s legal challenges and their potential impact on fundraising.
• Merchandise sales contribution: Explanation of how merchandise sales, including coffee mugs and T-shirts, contributed to fundraising.
• Super PACs in the fundraising: Information clarifying that the fundraising figures do not include funds raised by super political action committees.
• Impact on GOP field: Discussion of how Trump’s fundraising success is expected to influence the competitive dynamics within the GOP field.