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Trump's political groups spend nearly $277 million in late midterm blitz on behalf of GOP candidates

Trump's political groups spend nearly $277 million in late midterm blitz on behalf of GOP candidates

Summary

President Donald Trump's political groups have spent nearly $277 million since September to support Republican candidates in the 2024 midterm elections. This is the largest amount ever spent by a sitting president on midterms, showing high stakes for the November 3 vote.

Key Facts

  • MAGA Inc., Trump's main super PAC, spent nearly $277 million since early September.
  • MAGA Inc. gave $200 million to No Going Back PAC Inc. and $25 million to Safety & Affordability PAC Inc.
  • Republicans face tough midterm races and pressure as they try to keep control of the House and Senate.
  • Trump’s groups have spent over $256 million on ads, including big spending in Texas for Senate candidate Ken Paxton.
  • Billionaires like Elon Musk are also donating large amounts to help Republicans.
  • MAGA Inc. still had $164 million available to spend as of mid-October.
  • Spending started late in the campaign, making ad costs much higher due to limited available air time.
  • Trump announced plans to spend over $400 million overall by Election Day, covering advertising and voter outreach.
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