The former president Donald Trump raised more than $4 million in the 24 hours after his indictment in Manhattan became public.
The Trump campaign said more than 25% of the donations came from first-time donors to the former president, strengthening President Trump's status as the clear frontrunner in the Republican primary. Trump's campaign sent out more than a half-dozen fundraising requests over email in less than 24 hours after his indictment, and he called for donations on his Truth Social platform as well.
The former president faces 30 charges related to document fraud stemming from hush money that he allegedly paid to cover up years-old affairs, two sources familiar with the news of Trump's indictment, which remains under seal until Trump appears in court for his arraignment.
Subject lines on his fundraising emails included America needs you right now, BREAKING: and Yes, I've been indicted, BUT. On Truth Social, Trump wrote: If you are doing poorly, as so many of you are, do not send anything. He said if you are doing well, which was made possible by the great policies of the Trump AdministrationTrump Administration, send your contribution to donaldjtrump.com.
Trump was not the only one who took advantage of the news to bring in some cash. Several Republicans and Democrats blasted out solicitations to their supporters as well.
Republicans, including potential 2024 rivals and battleground Senate candidates, have jumped to Trump's defense and criticized the indictment in its aftermath.
National GOP campaign groups have seen a surge in digital fundraising since Trump was indicted, according to a national Republican strategist.
This person said that there was a huge fundraising spike on the digital front. According to a Quinnipiac University survey, 93% of Republicans and 72% of independent voters felt that the Manhattan investigation was mainly motivated by politics rather than the law.
The survey found that 53% of independent voters believe criminal charges should be disqualifying for Trump's presidential bid. Only 20% of Republicans felt that way.