Donald Trump’s campaign has announced that it has successfully raised a staggering $7.1 million in funding since the former president’s arrest in Georgia on allegations related to the 2020 presidential election.
The campaign’s spokesperson, Steven Cheung, revealed that a remarkable $4.18 million poured in on Friday alone, marking it as the most prolific fundraising day to date.
Trump found himself in the spotlight once again as he was booked into Fulton County Jail on Thursday evening, making it his fourth criminal case amid his quest for reelection. After a brief stay of about 20 minutes at the Georgia jail, Trump promptly returned to his residence in Bedminster, New Jersey. He was released on a $200,000 bond. During his stay at the facility, he underwent the unusual process of having a booking photo taken, a first for a former U.S. president.
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Notably, Trump has frequently utilized his legal challenges as a means of fundraising. Following his arrest on Thursday, he capitalized on the event by sharing his Fulton County booking photo alongside a link to a dedicated fundraising page.
His joint fundraising committee impressively garnered $53.8 million from the beginning of the year until the end of June. However, during the same timeframe, the committee reported expenditures of $52 million, a substantial portion of which was allocated to covering legal expenses for Trump and his associates, as disclosed in campaign reports filed last month.
Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, has made history by becoming the first former US president to face criminal charges and be placed under arrest. This arrest marks a significant turning point in the ongoing investigation concerning his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
While the case against Trump is currently pending, he staunchly maintains his innocence, vehemently denying any wrongdoing. His legal team argues that the charges are politically motivated, suggesting that Trump is facing scrutiny solely because of his affiliation with the Republican party.
