Kamala Harris' Fundraising Surges Ahead of Trump Ahead of Presidential Election

Kamala Harris' main campaign fundraising group raised four times the amount in July compared to Donald Trump's campaign. Harris' campaign reported $204 million, while Trump's reported $48 million. This funding surge comes ahead of the November 5 presidential election, reflecting strong enthusiasm for Harris.

WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Kamala Harris' primary campaign fundraising group amassed a remarkable $204 million in July, quadrupling the $48 million raised by Donald Trump's campaign, federal disclosures revealed on Tuesday.

The surge in contributions marks a significant boost for Democratic Vice President Harris ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election, underscoring strong voter enthusiasm. The fundraising figures encompass money collected before Harris officially announced her candidacy on July 21, following President Joe Biden's endorsement and withdrawal of his own re-election attempt.

Additionally, financial reports indicate that Harris' campaign outspent Trump's by a substantial margin in July, $81 million to $24 million. Meanwhile, conservative billionaire Timothy Mellon bolstered Trump's election efforts with a $50 million contribution to the pro-Trump super PAC, MAGA Inc. Mellon's total contributions to the PAC this year amount to at least $115 million, making it one of the top spenders for Trump's re-election.