{"id":2249564,"date":"2024-05-21T14:22:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T18:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-crushes-biden-in-latest-fundraising-numbers-is-the-tide-turning\/"},"modified":"2024-05-21T14:22:44","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T18:22:44","slug":"trump-crushes-biden-in-latest-fundraising-numbers-is-the-tide-turning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-crushes-biden-in-latest-fundraising-numbers-is-the-tide-turning\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump dominates Biden in recent fundraising figures &#8211; Signs of a Shift?"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-crushes-biden-in-latest-fundraising-numbers-is-the-tide-turning%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2249564&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses \u2063the funding disparities between Donald \u2063Trump and Joe Biden, highlighting Trump&#8217;s recent\u2064 fundraising success despite facing legal \u200bchallenges.\u200d Biden, with a larger\u200d war chest from\u2062 previous events, faces the risk of lagging behind. The narrative \u200dsuggests\u2064 that fundraising impacts the candidates&#8217; electoral prospects profoundly,\u200c raising questions\u2064 about\u2064 Biden&#8217;s \u2062campaign momentum. The article delves into the\u200d financial gap between Donald Trump and Joe Biden,\u200c emphasizing Trump&#8217;s fundraising achievements amid legal obstacles. Biden&#8217;s substantial funds from past events may not \u200dsuffice, posing\u200b a potential setback. The\u2062 piece underscores the critical role of fundraising in shaping electoral outcomes and casts doubts on Biden&#8217;s campaign trajectory.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/commentary\/\"> Commentary <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/aanton\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span> \u00a0By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/aanton\/%20\"><span>Allison Anton<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span> \u00a0May 21, 2024 at 8:44am <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>Though Donald Trump leads in the polls \u2014 and has generally done so since the beginning of this election cycle \u2014 his campaign has been deficient in at least one area compared to Joe Biden\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>One advantage Sleepy Joe has had is greater fundraising opportunities and more money in his campaign war chest.<\/p>\n<p>But, even with Trump entangled in politically motivated litigation, recent news showed that Biden might not hang on to this one advantage much longer.<\/p>\n<p>As reported Monday by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2024\/05\/21\/biden-fundraising-april-2024-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Axios<\/a>, while Biden and his campaign fundraised a good $51 million in the month of April, that number paled in comparison to the $76 million Trump and the Republican Party raised.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeamTrump?\">@TeamTrump<\/a> and the RNC outraised Biden by $25 MILLION in April!<\/p>\n<p>The American people are taking a stand against the Democrats\u2019 lawfare. Make America Great Again!<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 GOP (@GOP) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GOP\/status\/1792713259998445625?\">May 21, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Granted, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/05\/21\/us\/politics\/trump-biden-fundraising.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Times<\/a> pointed out, Biden\u2019s campaign raised $90 million March \u2014 thanks to his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/biden-trump-visit-new-york-time-one-mingles-elites-ritzy-fundraiser-honors-fallen-police-officer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Radio City Music Hall<\/a> fundraiser co-hosted by former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. His current war chest combined with the Democratic National Committee\u2019s funds sits at $192 million, which is still much higher than Trump\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>And Biden\u2019s campaign has more cash-on-hand, $84.5 million to Trump\u2019s $48 million.<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Will Trump win in November?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>But if Trump hosts more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-campaign-rnc-report-crucial-fundraising-success-going-win-big\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fundraisers<\/a> like those he did in April, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/2024-showdown-trump-tops-biden-april-campaign-cash-dash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a> reported, he could possibly gain the financial advantage even despite his legal woes, which are continually drawing money from his funds.<\/p>\n<p>Trump campaign press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, \u201cPresident Trump\u2019s fundraising haul over Biden is especially remarkable when you consider he has been confined to a courtroom for nearly 9 hours a day over the past four weeks fighting against Biden\u2019s trial,\u201d Axios reported.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the Biden campaign had to hit back against that, with Biden campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez contending, they have \u201cstrong, consistent grass-roots enthusiasm. Trump\u2019s operation continues to burn through cash and lag behind our growing and aggressive campaign, with no ground game and no demonstrable interest in talking to the voters they need to win,\u201d according to the Times.<\/p>\n<p>You really think so, Rodriguez?<\/p>\n<p>Because, based on what most ordinary people have seen, the only ones who have been truly enthusiastic for Biden were, in Trump\u2019s words, \u201cout-of-touch billionaires in Hollywood, and it turns out even they are done giving to a failing campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Now, supposing Trump could draw the Uno reverse card and continue outpacing Biden in fundraising numbers, would that be enough to guarantee him the presidency in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/confirmed-biden-trump-confirm-historically-early-debate-cnn-will-set-tone-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Not on its own, but a strong influx of fundraising dollars would definitely help.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Biden\u2019s inability to out-fundraise Trump might betray some troubling developments for the Biden campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Namely, has the fundraising enthusiasm for Biden begun to wane?<\/p>\n<p>If that were so, that would be crushing for him, seeing how much he has relied on paid advertising much more than Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Between Biden\u2019s clear indifference to the economic suffering of ordinary Americans betrayed in his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-biden-says-americans-money-spend-high-priced-groceries-cnn-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recent CNN interview<\/a>, his flip-flopping on Israel and Hamas, and his increasing public gaffes, it would seem that Biden has finally succeeded in alienating voters on the left, as well as the right.<\/p>\n<p>Trump might be confined in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-matt-gaetz-gives-fiery-speech-torches-anti-trump-judge-outside-courtroom-made-crime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">courtroom<\/a> the majority of his days, but he has masterfully taken advantage of the unfortunate situation, getting his message out at big rallies and via unexpected appearances before and after his time in court.<\/p>\n<p>Biden might, historically, have the funds, but, if the polls have been any indication, he is a profoundly unlikable candidate.<\/p>\n<p>And there is no amount of money that could turn that around at this point.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>A Note from Our Deputy Managing Editor:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>I heard a chilling comment the other day: \u201cWe don\u2019t even know if an election will be held in 2024.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>That wasn\u2019t said by a conspiracy theorist or a doomsday prophet. No, former U.S. national security advisor Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn said that to the founder of The Western Journal, Floyd Brown.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Gen. Flynn\u2019s warning means that the 2024 election is the most important election for every single living American. If we lose this one to the wealthy elites who hate us, hate God, and hate what America stands for, we can only assume that 248 years of American history and the values we hold dear to our hearts may soon vanish.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>The end game is here, and as Benjamin Franklin said, \u201cWe must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>All of this means that <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>without you<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>, it\u2019s over. 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They lose control.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>A monthly Western Journal Membership costs less than one coffee and breakfast sandwich each month, and it gets you access to ALL of our content \u2014 news, commentary, and premium articles. You\u2019ll experience a radically reduced number of ads, and most importantly you will be vitally supporting the fight for America\u2019s soul in 2024.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>We are literally counting on you because without our members, The Western Journal would cease to exist. Will you <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>join us<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span> in the fight?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Sincerely,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Josh Manning<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Deputy Managing Editor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>The Western Journal<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"author-info-45810\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/aanton\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-45810\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-45810\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-45810\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Allison Anton dabbles in fiction, as well as commenting on depressing modern trends and media. She calls the metro Atlanta area home, and when she\u2019s not writing, she\u2019s creating a loving home for her amazing husband.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a commentary by Allison Anton on May 21, 2024, at 8:44 am, despite Donald Trump&#8217;s consistent lead in polls this election cycle, Joe Biden has outperformed him in fundraising. 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