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Trump Approves Release of Personal PAC Funds to Back Vulnerable Republicans

The move is a bid to protect narrow GOP majorities from increased congressional oversight.

Overview

  • Reports in mid-August say the president approved deploying millions from his personal PAC with an initial tranche discussed at about $30 million.
  • Team leaders are still finalizing how much will be sent, which candidates will get support, and the timing of disbursements.
  • Trump is preparing to step up in-person campaigning with plans for roughly weekly rallies focused on competitive districts.
  • Allies say the strategy will prioritize turning out Trump’s base rather than trying to win large numbers of independents.
  • The push follows reporting that Trump-linked vehicles hold sizable war chests and reflects GOP concern that losing either chamber would increase oversight and legal exposure for the president.