"Biden Outraises Trump as Legal Bills Mount: Campaign Finance Report Takeaways"
Former President Donald Trump's fundraising slowed in the last quarter of 2023, being outraised by Democrat Joe Biden, with legal expenses becoming a significant burden. Trump's campaign reported raising $19 million, while Biden's campaign raised $33 million. Despite pending legal cases, Trump is on track to clinch the Republican nomination. The largest super PAC supporting Trump sent $30 million to a separate group paying his legal bills, impacting its ability to support his election efforts. Trump's campaign ended the year with $33 million in the bank, compared to Biden's $46 million, while Trump's only remaining opponent, Nikki Haley, reported raising $17 million.
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- Trump doles out millions to lawyers: Here’s who’s getting the most The Hill
- Biden holds early cash edge, Trump’s legal bills mount and other takeaways from new campaign finance reports CNN
- Why Trump's legal fees may not hurt his 2024 campaign MSNBC
- If Trump's Campaign Filings Are Any Proof, He's Dead Meat The New Republic
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