Former President Donald Trump has finalized a joint fundraising agreement with the Republican National Committee (RNC), establishing the 'Trump 47 Committee.' This new fundraising vehicle allows for contributions up to $814,600, with a portion of the donations being directed first to Trump's campaign and the Save America political action committee (PAC) to cover his legal expenses before any funds go towards the RNC itself. This arrangement has sparked controversy, as it appears to prioritize Trump's legal bills over the party's broader financial needs. The deal, which was negotiated between Trump's campaign and the RNC, has led to criticism from various quarters, including from within the Republican party, with some expressing concern over the allocation of donor funds primarily towards Trump's legal defenses.
Called it. Billionaire donors will pay off Trump’s court nonsense. I’m sure they’ll want something in return. I wonder what the trade off will be & what they’ll want in return? https://t.co/1pQqtTw7RO
Report says some contributions to the Trump 47 joint fundraising committee will be disbursed to the Save America PAC, which is often used to pay former President Donald Trump's legal bills. https://t.co/PPn682UMCU
Trump finalizes deal with the Republican National Committee that will help pay his legal fees https://t.co/06fGTOZNZi https://t.co/2bfz1ZhpoB
New @JohnDalyBooks column on the RNC paying Trump's legal bills. https://t.co/2whk1uIQ4a
Read this twice: Before Laura Trump, Trump said he would not use RNC funds for his legal bills but now that his daughter in law is in the seat, now his legal bills get paid BEFORE the RNC gets their cut. Wake up folks. Trump will destroy the RNC and they will let him do it. https://t.co/DCPW0RzzY9
PAC that pays Trump’s legal bills gets priority over donations to RNC at upcoming high-dollar fundraiser https://t.co/jxUjMIERKf
MAGA Inc. has sent more than $50 million to Save America since last year to help pay Mr. Trump’s legal fees. https://t.co/KHxSOYlvTy
Trump finalizes deal with the Republican National Committee that will help pay his legal fees: Donations would prioritize his lawyers before the party under new plan with leadership headed by daughter-in-law Lara https://t.co/EPoXPIcZAK https://t.co/zeKuWrRhTw
Both campaigns get more funds from joint fundraising committees, adding to their total. https://t.co/wXzDPAGFsi
Major DeSantis donor now funding Trump https://t.co/fsNqt5T1NI
Trump tax: Donald gets first cut of RNC cash with new fundraising agreement https://t.co/Da0VUHQsJC https://t.co/Da0VUHQsJC
Major DeSantis Donor Now Funding Trump https://t.co/kup8lY4gTZ
Now under Trump's control, the GOP is prioritizing Trump's legal bills over the party's own fortuners. #ETTTS in action. https://t.co/w0TCW4TU8k
Despite denying that they would do so, the RNC are already preparing to help Trump raise money for his legal fees. Just another example how they'll undermine any institution in order to protect him. https://t.co/5eabTzC9RJ
Republican donors getting the real Trump now that he needs the cash. Their donations go to his legal bills first. Who could have predicted? https://t.co/VDc07PRlqJ
Republican donations now likely paying Trump's legal bills https://t.co/TZWqXHe20F https://t.co/5SZjYqZakU
Trump's Deal With R.N.C. Prioritizes PAC Paying His Lawyers https://t.co/X5BKRJZH86
Lara Trump said she would divert all GOP donor money to her father-in-law. When other Republicans got pissed, she claimed that if she got elected co-chair of RNC, they wouldn't give any money to Trump for legal expenses. You'll never guess what the RNC is diverting money to now?
A portion of the donations to the newly formed "Trump 47" joint fundraising committee will filter to the Save America political action committee, which is often used to cover former President Trump's legal bills. https://t.co/77IR3YNXVp
The RNC Will Pay Trump's Legal Bills After All – Despite Earlier Denials https://t.co/mLMLqjG1il
The Trump 47 Committee — established through negotiations between the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee — is a joint fundraising vehicle that can raise up to $814,600, according to a donor form obtained by The Washington Post. https://t.co/kq7nQ4bp3U
Former President Trump’s new joint fundraising agreement with the RNC will send donations to his campaign and a political action committee covering his legal bills before they go toward the party itself. Here's what it all means: https://t.co/Kcc8k7t8gA
DeSantis supporter says he’s now voting for Trump. Nice to see. #MAGA https://t.co/vccsGOzkJH
Joint committee allows Trump to raise money for legal bills and huge checks for RNC. Via @MaeveReston and @marianne_levine https://t.co/yvYLsn9uUQ
Joint committee allows Trump to raise money for legal bills and huge checks for RNC. Via @MaeveReston https://t.co/y7JOl4Fh73