Kamala Harris Outpaces Trump in August Fundraising by Fourfold
Harris's campaign raised $361 million in August, significantly boosting her financial advantage over Trump in the final weeks before the election.
- Harris and the Democratic National Committee raised $361 million in August, compared to $130 million raised by Trump and the Republican National Committee.
- Harris's campaign ended August with $404 million in cash on hand, while Trump's campaign had $295 million.
- Harris's campaign spent $174 million in August on advertising and campaign activities, compared to Trump's $61 million.
- Trump has turned to selling merchandise, including NFTs and high-top sneakers, to bolster his campaign finances, generating millions in revenue.
- Despite new donations from figures like Elon Musk and Paul Singer, Trump's legal fees and financial challenges continue to mount.