DeSantis Super PAC Has $97 Million, Trump Campaign Committee Burning Cash on Legal Bills

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https://www.wsj.com/articles/desantis-super-pac-has-97-million-trump-campaign-committee-burning-cash-on-legal-bills-307dbd95
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DeSantis Super PAC Has $97 Million, Trump Campaign Committee Burning Cash on Legal Bills
New FEC filings show how political-action committees are helping GOP candidates while raising millions from little-known firms
By Jack Gillum and Anthony DeBarros
Aug. 1, 2023 12:24 am ET

Political groups supporting Republican presidential contenders on Monday reported having tens of millions of dollars in the bank to help their favored candidates, while also footing the bill for expensive advertising, polling operations and — in the case of former President Donald Trump — millions more in legal fees.

Never Back Down, the super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, reported nearly $97 million on hand at the end of June. Make America Great Again, Trump’s super PAC, reported cash of about $31 million. The two super PACs topped the field of presidential-hopeful committees reporting fundraising and expense totals to the federal government.

The fundraising of those so-called super political-action committees, which can raise unlimited sums and buoy campaigns with independent expenditures on ads, are among the biggest advantages the GOP has in its effort to win back the White House.

But the former president’s fundraising apparatus appears to be burning through cash. Three Trump-related entities — his super PAC, joint fundraising committee and leadership PAC — collectively spent more than $100 million during the first half of the year, Federal Election Commission data show. That figure can include financial transfers to other Trump groups affiliated with his campaign.

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[Srkdqltr]

1. I doubt that money will help the ones running against Trump.

He can be broke and most of his base will vote for him.

[dalton99a]

3. Trump will be the GOP nominee.

The contestants are just going through the motions to collect money

[Blue Owl]

2. All the money in the nation can't make DeSantis likable