Much of Trump’s promised midterm election spending has yet to surface, new filing shows
MAGA Inc. entered September with $415.8 million as much of Trump’s promised midterm spending had yet to surface publicly.
TL;DR
- MAGA Inc. ended August with approximately $415.8 million, an increase from the previous month, despite calls for more spending.
- The super PAC raised about $23.7 million and spent $11.4 million in August, with notable contributions from the Winklevoss twins, Jared Isaacman, and Phillip Sarofim.
- Despite Trump's stated intention to deploy $400-500 million, MAGA Inc. has publicly disclosed only a fraction of this amount in spending.
- A significant portion of planned advertising is being booked through two new PACs, No Going Back PAC Inc. and Safety & Affordability PAC Inc., which have reserved at least $126 million.
- Republican leaders like Sen. John Kennedy and Sen. John Thune have publicly urged Trump to release funds to support Republican candidates, particularly in Texas.
- The late deployment of funds means higher advertising costs and potentially missed opportunities, though some argue for the effectiveness of advertising closer to Election Day.