“The Money Is Just Pouring In At Mar-a-Lago” – Trump’s Massive Post-Election Fundraising Haul
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Donald Trump is expected to raise $500 million by the summer.
This money can be used to help Republicans keep Congress in 2026.
According to Axios, “these sources say. In these meetings, they say, Trump has made it clear that this is a one-way street: They donate money to support his agenda, but he’s not taking their money to support their agenda.”
President-elect Trump is being inundated with so much money from corporations and wealthy donors that his team expects to raise about $500 million by summer — even though he can’t run again, sources in his operation tell Axios.
Why it matters: By stockpiling so much cash, Trump is signaling he doesn’t want to be seen as a lame duck in his second term, and is ready to help political allies, punish opponents and help Republicans keep full control of Congress in 2026.
“The money is just pouring in at Mar-a-Lago. Trump doesn’t have to lift a finger. Everyone’s coming to him,” said a Trump adviser who was among five insiders to speak with Axios anonymously to describe the inner workings of Trump’s operation.
“We’re looking at half a billion [dollars] by June, and we’re on track,” this adviser said. “It’s sort of a target but it’s just a realistic projection of what’s happening.”
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Between the lines: Trump is transactional but not for sale, these sources say. In these meetings, they say, Trump has made it clear that this is a one-way street: They donate money to support his agenda, but he’s not taking their money to support their agenda.
