Donald Trump’s political fundraising efforts are raising significant amounts of money, but a substantial portion is being spent on legal fees to address various criminal cases. While this might appear to conflict with a federal ban on the personal use of donor funds, it doesn’t apply to leadership political action committees. Trump’s Save America PAC has paid nearly $37 million to law firms and individual attorneys since January 2022. This accounts for over half of the PAC’s total expenditures. The significant legal expenses underscore Trump’s need to raise money for both his political campaign and his legal defense.
As Trump’s legal and political schedules collide, his lawyers and campaign staff manage the chaos
Former President Donald Trump is preparing to take the witness stand in his civil fraud trial in New York. This...