{"id":2317295,"date":"2024-08-01T06:25:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T10:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pro-trump-pac-kickstarts-100-million-fundraiser-for-ai-campaign-targeting-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-01T06:27:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T10:27:39","slug":"pro-trump-pac-kickstarts-100-million-fundraiser-for-ai-campaign-targeting-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pro-trump-pac-kickstarts-100-million-fundraiser-for-ai-campaign-targeting-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro-Trump PAC kickstarts $100 million fundraiser for AI campaign targeting &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"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\">26<\/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%2Fpro-trump-pac-kickstarts-100-million-fundraiser-for-ai-campaign-targeting-washington-examiner%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=2317295&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>A pro-Trump political action committee \u2063(PAC) \u2064named Place America First is actively seeking to raise $100 million to implement advanced artificial intelligence \u200d(AI) strategies aimed at supporting former President Donald \u200bTrump&#8217;s campaign. The PAC, backed by two billionaires, plans to leverage cutting-edge \u2063AI technology to\u200d enhance digital and grassroots campaigning, particularly in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/review-2000-mules\/\" title=\"REVIEW: \u20182000 Mules\u2019\">crucial swing states<\/a>. The initiative is \u2064focused solely on Trump and will not extend support to other congressional candidates.<\/p>\n<p>According to spokesperson Diana London, the PAC aims to transform the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/four-dangerous-new-democrat-bills-that-you-probably-havent-heard-of\/\" title=\"Four Dangerous New Democrat Bills That You Probably Haven\u2019t Heard Of\">political landscape<\/a> with AI advancements that will\u2062 allow them to effectively target undecided voters through tactics such as door-to-door\u2063 canvassing, direct mail, and advertisements. Donors contributing at least $100,000 will have the opportunity to attend \u2062an upcoming fundraising event with Trump \u200dand his running mate, Sen.\u200d J.D. Vance, scheduled for next month in Florida.<\/p>\n<p>One of the PAC&#8217;s founders, Jeff Allen Yarchever,\u200d previously served as the honorary consul to \u200bLatvia and is noted for\u200d his business ventures in the \u200bapparel industry. This AI-focused campaign coincides with a resurgence in Republican fundraising efforts, partly spurred by recent developments surrounding Trump, as both he\u200d and Vance engage in fundraising activities to prepare for a competitive election battle.  <\/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<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Pro-Trump PAC seeking to raise $100 million for AI campaign targeting<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1716796\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>EXCLUSIVE &mdash; <\/strong>A pro-Trump <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/super-pacs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>super political action committee<\/a> is looking to raise $100 million for &ldquo;groundbreaking&rdquo; artificial intelligence campaign tactics to rally support for former President <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Donald Trump<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Place America First PAC, funded by two billionaires, seeks to raise $100 million to fuel digital and grassroots campaigns that would use &ldquo;cutting-edge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/artificial-intelligence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>AI<\/a> models designed to mobilize voters and dominate the electoral battleground in key swing states.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The initiative, first shared with the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>, launched Thursday morning to support Trump&rsquo;s campaign. The Super PAC will not be supporting any other candidates for Congress with its AI methods.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Through breakthroughs in AI technology, we are poised to shake the foundations of the current political landscape and steer our nation back to its rightful course,&rdquo; Diana London, spokeswoman for Place America First, said in a statement. &ldquo;With every dollar raised, we will extend our reach, ensuring the America First message resonates in every corner of key battleground states.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The campaign strategy would use AI technology from LeadHQ to help organizers pinpoint the best places for door-knocking, mailers, TV and radio ads, and texting banks that will garner the maximum effect on undecided voters.<\/p>\n<p>Voters who contribute at least $100,000 will be able to attend a fundraising event featuring Trump and his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fla-gov-ron-desantis-becoming-major-voice-for-gop\/\" title=\"Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis becoming major voice for GOP\">vice presidential pick<\/a>, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), in Winter Park, Florida, which is expected to take place next month.<\/p>\n<p>One of the PAC&rsquo;s billionaire backers, Jeff Allen Yarchever, became CEO and chairman of Place America First in November 2023. He founded Jet Apparel Group, which is one of the largest off-brand price apparel distributors in America, per the PAC. He also served as the honorary consul to Latvia in the United States from 2006 to 2014.<\/p>\n<p>The AI initiative comes as Republicans look to capitalize on the momentum from the Republican National Committee and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3024111\/republicans-trump-record-fundraising-guilty-verdict\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>fundraising waves<\/a> that have come following the former president&rsquo;s conviction in a New York hush-money case. In the days after the announcement that Vance would be Trump&rsquo;s running mate, the Ohio senator also jumped on the campaign trail to raise money for what is expected to be a razor-thin presidential election.<\/p>\n<p>Vance traveled to California, a state whose House races could decide who holds the lower chamber&rsquo;s majority, Monday to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercurynews.com\/2024\/07\/29\/trump-running-mate-jd-vance-to-hold-silicon-valley-fundraiser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>host a fundraiser<\/a> in Palo Alto as he looks to connect with tech billionaires and conservatives and bolster his and Trump&rsquo;s campaign, according to <em>Mercury News<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, Vance is holding another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/videos\/3104879\/watch-live-jd-vance-holds-solo-campaign-rally-at-reno-nevada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>fundraiser in Reno, Nevada<\/a>, a state where Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) is facing a tough opponent, Republican Army veteran Sam Brown.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Democrats&rsquo; chances in November appear to have improved since President Joe Biden dropped out and quickly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris has yet to choose her running mate, who will face off against Vance in debates. Excitement over a new candidate and the departure from conversations on Biden&rsquo;s age and health have energized the Democratic Party, causing several voting blocs to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/author\/rachel-schilke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>host Zoom fundraising events<\/a> to connect with people all over the country &mdash; and many are bringing in donations by the millions.<\/p>\n<p>Targeting swing states with AI strategies could help Trump as some surveys show he is losing his lead against Biden to Harris. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/features\/2024-07-30\/kamala-harris-erases-trump-s-swing-state-lead-in-2024-election-poll?srnd=undefined\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>poll<\/a> from Bloomberg\/Morning Consult released Tuesday found Harris erased Trump&rsquo;s lead in seven battleground states, with 48% of voters saying they back Harris and 47% saying they support Trump. Other polls have shown that Trump is still leading, but the wave of support for Harris&rsquo;s candidacy is likely to cause the former president&rsquo;s lead to fluctuate over the next few months.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1716796\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1716796\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A pro-Trump super PAC is aiming to raise $100 million for innovative artificial intelligence campaign strategies to garner support for former President Donald Trump. The Place America First PAC, backed by two billionaires, plans to utilize these funds for digital and grassroots initiatives that employ advanced AI models aimed at mobilizing voters and gaining an advantage in crucial swing states. This initiative was first reported by the Washington Examiner and launched on Thursday morning as part of Trump&#8217;s campaign efforts. The Super PAC will focus solely on supporting Trump without backing any other congressional candidates using its AI techniques.<\/p>\n<p>Diana London, a spokesperson for Place America First, stated that advancements in AI technology could significantly alter the political landscape and help redirect the nation towards its intended path. She emphasized that every dollar raised would enhance their outreach, ensuring the America First message reaches all key battleground areas.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign strategy will leverage AI tools from LeadHQ to assist organizers in identifying optimal locations for door-to-door canvassing, mail campaigns, TV and radio advertisements, as well as text messaging efforts aimed at undecided voters. Contributors who donate at least $100,000 will have the opportunity to attend a fundraising event with Trump and his vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) next month in Winter Park, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>One of the billionaire supporters of this PAC is Jeff Allen Yarchever, who became CEO and chairman in November 2023. He founded Jet Apparel Group\u2014one of America&#8217;s largest off-brand apparel distributors\u2014and previously served as honorary consul to Latvia from 2006 to 2014.<\/p>\n<p>This AI initiative comes amid Republican efforts to harness momentum from recent fundraising successes following Trump&#8217;s conviction related to a New York hush-money case. After announcing Vance as his running mate, he has been actively campaigning across various states\u2014including California\u2014to engage with tech billionaires and conservatives while raising funds ahead of what is anticipated to be a closely contested presidential election.<\/p>\n<p>In Nevada on Tuesday night, Vance is set to hold another fundraiser where he aims to support his candidacy against Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen&#8217;s formidable opponent Sam Brown\u2014a Republican Army veteran.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats&#8217; prospects appear brighter since President Joe Biden&#8217;s withdrawal from the race followed by his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris\u2014who has yet to announce her running mate ahead of debates against Vance. The excitement surrounding Harris\u2019s candidacy has invigorated Democratic supporters leading several voting blocs into hosting nationwide Zoom fundraising events that are generating substantial donations.<\/p>\n<p>Utilizing AI strategies targeting swing states may benefit Trump; however some polls indicate he may be losing ground against Harris\u2014who recently surpassed him in popularity within seven battleground states according Bloomberg\/Morning Consult data showing 48% support for Harris compared with 47% for Trump<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2648,"featured_media":2317296,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vance-trump-rnc-33.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[8135,7409,4053],"class_list":["post-2317295","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-fundraiser","tag-pac","tag-pro-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/vance-trump-rnc-33.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2317295","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2648"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2317295"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2317295\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2317296"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2317295"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2317295"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2317295"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}