Former President Donald Trump’s leadership PAC, Save America, has reported substantial legal expenses in its recent Federal Election Commission (FEC) filing, amounting to approximately $5.6 million in February alone. This figure adds to the significant legal costs the PAC has already faced, with payments to various entities for legal consulting fees ranging widely.
In February, Save America’s expenditures exceeded its income, disbursing over $7.2 million while receiving just over $5 million in revenue, predominantly from a refund by the Trump-supporting super PAC, Make America Great Again, Inc. This financial activity left the PAC with around $4 million in cash at the beginning of March, in addition to over half a million dollars in outstanding legal fees.
The PAC’s fundraising efforts have been challenged by the hefty legal expenses associated with Trump and his allies. January saw nearly $3 million in legal consulting costs, contributing to a total of approximately $50 million spent on legal fees last year, including almost $30 million in the latter half alone.
Trump, the now-presumptive Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election, faces four criminal indictments across federal and state jurisdictions. His legal troubles extend to civil lawsuits, including a case where he was found liable for the sexual abuse of writer E. Jean Carroll, leading to substantial fines.
In comparison, President Joe Biden’s campaign operation has significantly outpaced Trump’s fundraising efforts. In February, Biden’s campaign raised around $53 million, while Trump’s campaign and joint fundraising committee managed to secure only $20 million.
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