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Trump’s Turnaround: June Marks Best Fundraising Month So Far

Saturday, July 23, 2016

 

Donald Trump

Following dismal fundraising totals in May for Donald Trump's campaign, the Republican Party’s presidential nominee turned it around in June, collecting $26,721,706. That is by far his largest one-month haul of the campaign.

The latest data from the Federal Election Commission and the Sunlight Foundation, released July 20, also reveals the Trump campaign spent just $7.8 million. That provides a crucial boost to the campaign’s cash-on-hand figure, which now stands at about $20.2 million. For perspective, in May, Trump had just shy of $1.3 million in the bank.

 

It’s yet another example of Trump’s uncanny ability to defy expectations this election cycle.

Trump has dodged an array of darts that would have poisoned most other political campaigns, from a rocky relationship with the GOP establishment, to a loud and proud pack of conservatives who are so anti-Trump they’ve popularized the #NeverTrump hashtag on social media, to a near constant stream of articles anticipating Trump’s downfall. Plus, his campaign staff remains incredibly lean and he has spent comparatively little on advertising. According to data collected by Graphiq politics site InsideGov, as of the end of May, Trump has spent about a third of what his Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, has spent on ads.

Yet Trump continues to find success with American voters.

Whether that continues into the general election, of course, remains to be seen. The Republican National Convention, typically an event focused on party unity, has revealed a fissured GOP still working through what it means to have Trump at the top of its ticket. On Monday afternoon, the convention floor broke out in chaos as anti-Trump people mounted one last protest. And on Wednesday evening, Sen. Ted Cruz delivered his prime-time speech without endorsing Trump, a controversial and almost unheard of move that got the Texan booed off the stage.

The 2016 contest makes a hard pivot to the general election next week, when Democrats convene in Philadelphia for their convention. Although that primary had its fair share of bumps, it wasn’t nearly as rancorous as the Republican fight. After weeks of back-and-forth between the campaigns, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders finally endorsed Clinton in mid-July.

Other hold-outs in the Democratic Party have thrown their support behind Clinton since she solidified the nomination in early June. Indeed, she just clocked her third-best fundraising month of her presidential campaign, bringing in $36,355,965.

 

The Clinton campaign spent heavily, too, doling out close to $34.5 million in June. But after months of solid fundraising, Clinton still has an enviable stockpile, with about $44 million cash on hand.

Both Clinton and Trump have more cash on hand now than at any other point during their respective campaigns. It positions each of them well in the kickoff to what promises to be a combative general election.

The next round of fundraising reports come out August 20, and will show how much money candidates raised in July. That data — along with polls and prediction markets, of course — will indicate the impact the conventions have had on the race.

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Related Slideshow: Trump in Worcester

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

Trump fans like this young supporter made signs of their own to show their support for the Donald. They could be seen dotting the line waiting to enter the DCU Center.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

For Trump fans that left their gear at home, there was nothing to fear. Vendors took advantage of the passionate crowd, lining up near the entrances and selling buttons, hats and t-shirts like this one.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

Star-spangled gear could be seen often outside and inside of the DCU Center. This Trump supporter really worse his love for the Donald on his sleeve.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

It wasn't all good cheer for Donald Trump. Protestors lined the streets near the entrance of the DCU Center, and could be hear chanting various anti-Trump sentiments.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

This young man's pants left no doubt. He is a big fan of two things—Donald Trump, and the United States of America.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

These four Trump fans wore their support proudly on their chest, and they weren't the only ones. Many fans could be seen sporting Trump hats, shirts, buttons and more as they filed into the DCU Center.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

These two said they were proud to support Donald Trump in his bid for the Presidency.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

You could call this protestor a "one-issue voter." He mixed calls for the return of his favorite discontinued soft drink in with chants criticizing Trump's immigration stance.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

For these Trump fans, it was a family affair. The whole bunch turned out to support their favorite candidate.

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The cold weather didn't bother this Trump fan. He said he decided to purchase a Donald Trump-branded jacket or sweatshirt inside the DCU Center.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

These two Trump fans were "red"-y to see their hero in action!

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

These clever protestors turned Donald Trump's famous catchphrase around on him. 

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

There were plenty of young fans on hand for Donald Trump's speech in Worcester. These two made their feelings on Trump, and his immigration stance, very clear.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

Trump had the chance to see him name up in lights on the DCU Center jumbo-screen. It must have been quite the thrill!

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

Donald Trump made his entrance at roughly 7:30 PM to nearly deafening applause. He paused for a moment to soak it all in.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

Trump walked confidently to the podium after being introduced as the large crowd cheer and chanted his name.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

Trump fans inside were loud, and cheered the Donald often. They also made sure to snap their own photos of their favorite candidate while they had the chance.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

Trump fans in Massachusetts came from near and far to get a glimpse of Donald Trump live and in person.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

Standing room only—the DCU Center was nearly filled with supporters who got on their feet early and stayed there for most of Trump's hour-long speech.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

Even inside the DCU Center, Trump could not escape the protestors. These unhappy attendees attracted a lot of attention, but were whisked out of the arena by security after only a few seconds.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

Trump said time and time again to the crowd gathered in Worcester that he would "make America great again" through smart immigration and trade policies.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

Trump said he was glad to be in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and pleased fans by talking about the greatness of hometown hero Tom Brady.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

Trump was all smiles when one of his jokes drew big laughs from the crowd of supporters.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

Trump supporters chanted his famous slogan, "make America great again," before, during and after his speech at the DCU Center.

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Donald Trump at the DCU Center

When Donald Trump finally finished his speech, he drew the loudest applause of the night. Fans waved signs, chanted his name and tried desperately to snap one last photo of their departing hero.

 
 

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