Trump’s Campaign: A Financial Leech
Money Disappearing into Trump’s Pockets
On Monday, a former GOP Lobbyist wrote an opinion piece for the Old Gray Horserace Form. The article highlighted how a lot of donor money was disappearing into Trump’s own personal companies or those controlled by his close allies. This raises a big question: Didn’t everyone already know that part of Trump’s campaign was to move money from his PAC to his own accounts?
Trump’s 2024 Campaign Launch
When Trump launched his 2024 campaign at Mar-A-Lago, it seemed clear he was doing it mainly to spend the funds in his PAC on himself. He even billed the secret service five times the government rate to stay at his properties while protecting him. This shows he’s a financial leech.
Unwillingness to Pay for Rallies
Trump’s 2024 campaign is now unwilling to do rallies because municipalities are demanding money upfront. This is due to his history of not paying for previous rallies. It makes you wonder if he’s avoiding new expenses. His complaints about Biden leaving the race also make you think he doesn’t want to pay for new ads out of his campaign’s pockets.
Old Mailers Still Attacking Biden
There are pictures of mailers still attacking Biden over a month after he left the race. This could be because Trump didn’t want to pay for new mailers. All of this is interesting and shows a potential strategy opportunity.
Trump’s Two Main Goals
Two things have driven Trump’s campaign: getting revenge on Biden and enriching himself by draining political coffers. Since he can’t get revenge on Biden anymore, he’s focusing on enriching himself. This might be a generational chance for Democrats.
Widen the Race
Democrats can make Trump pay to defend states like North Carolina or Florida, states they never considered spending in. If Trump has to spend money in these states, he may abandon them. GOP funds will be tight, hurting downballot candidates in both funds for ads and Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts.
GOP Infighting Helps Democrats
GOP congress members are fickle. If they feel their office is in danger, they will lash out. GOP infighting helps get Democrats elected whenever it happens. The chance to create more infighting should never be missed.
Go Wide and Run Up the Score
Instead of going low or high, let’s go wide and really run up the score. This is a golden opportunity for Democrats to take advantage of the GOP’s internal struggles and financial mismanagement.
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FAQ’s
What did the former GOP Lobbyist write about in the opinion piece?
The former GOP Lobbyist wrote about how a significant amount of donor money was disappearing into Trump’s personal companies or those controlled by his close allies.
Is it widely known that Trump uses campaign funds for personal gain?
Yes, it has been speculated and reported that one of the main purposes of Trump’s campaign is to move money from his PAC to his own personal accounts.
Why did Trump launch his 2024 campaign at Mar-A-Lago?
Many believe that Trump launched his 2024 campaign primarily to spend the funds in his PAC on himself.
How did Trump financially benefit from the Secret Service during his presidency?
Trump billed the Secret Service five times the government rate to stay at his various properties while protecting him, which allowed him to financially benefit from their presence.
Why is Trump’s 2024 campaign avoiding rallies?
Trump’s 2024 campaign is avoiding rallies because municipalities are demanding money upfront due to his history of not paying for previous rallies.
What is the significance of Trump’s reaction to Biden leaving the race?
Trump’s reaction to Biden leaving the race suggests he is concerned about having to pay for new ads out of his campaign’s pockets, as he has been seen continuing to attack Biden in mailers even after Biden left the race.
What are the two main drivers of Trump’s campaign according to the article?
The two main drivers of Trump’s campaign are a desire to get revenge on Biden and enriching himself by draining political coffers.
How can the DNC take advantage of Trump’s fundraising strategy?
The DNC can take advantage of Trump’s fundraising strategy by widening the race, forcing Trump to defend states like North Carolina or Florida, which could strain his campaign funds and resources.
What impact could Trump’s fundraising strategy have on downballot GOP candidates?
Trump’s fundraising strategy could lead to tight GOP funds on the ground, causing downballot candidates to suffer in terms of funds for ads and GOTV efforts, as well as a lack of coat tails to ride.
How might GOP infighting affect the upcoming elections?
GOP infighting could help Democrats get elected, as it creates internal conflicts and weakens the overall GOP campaign efforts.
What is the suggested strategy for the DNC moving forward?
The suggested strategy for the DNC is to go wide and really run up the score, taking advantage of the opportunity to create more GOP infighting and strain Trump’s campaign resources.
