Trump said on Truth Social on Tuesday, Oct. 20 that his operation has spent more than $300 million and will top $400 million by Election Day, Nov. 3, counting ads, voter contact, rallies and "Election Integrity." He did not say which committees the figure covers. Filings show his super PAC, MAGA Inc., and the allied No Going Back PAC have spent at least $226 million, per Reuters. Some of the money runs through Securing American Greatness, a nonprofit that does not disclose donors (Washington Post).
The money
- Trump's claim: over $300 million spent, $400 million by Nov. 3. Earlier he had put it at $400–500 million (Washington Post).
- In filings: at least $226 million spent by the two PACs (Reuters). MAGA Inc. had $415.8 million cash on hand on Aug. 31 (FEC).
- The other side: Mike Bloomberg's team told the New York Times he is spending about $80 million in September and October to help Democrats, at least $50 million on House races. Reuters has not verified it.