Overview

• A conservative political network launched by billionaire industrialists Charles and David Koch has raised over $70 million to support Republican candidates who can defeat former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
• The Koch network plans unprecedented involvement in the Republican presidential nominating contest to prevent Trump from winning the nomination.
• Major donors to the effort include several wealthy conservative business leaders and philanthropists.
• The Koch network seeks a candidate who can effectively challenge Trump, though some donors have concerns about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's early struggles in positioning himself as an alternative.
• The fundraising haul demonstrates the desire among some Republican donors to move the party past Trump's leadership and policies.