In a remarkable twist, former President Donald Trump has converted a legal setback into a financial windfall.
Following his conviction on 34 felony charges, Trump's campaign amassed an unprecedented $34.8 million in donations, Fox News reported.
A historic verdict in New York City convicted former President Donald Trump, a towering figure in U.S. politics, on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. This marked him as the first ex-president to be convicted of felony charges in the United States.
The Trump campaign immediately responded to this development by launching an impressive fundraising drive, amassing $34.8 million from when the verdict was announced at 6 p.m. until midnight. This amount sets a new record for the most money raised in a single day on the digital fundraising platform WinRed, effectively doubling his previous best.
Campaign managers highlighted the surge in contributions as a significant revitalization of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) push. Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles, senior advisers to the Trump campaign, underscored the immediate influx of donations following the trial's conclusion. "From just minutes after the sham trial verdict was announced, our digital fundraising system was overwhelmed with support," they remarked.
A considerable part of the donations, nearly 30%, came from first-time contributors to the platform. This indicates a broadening support base following Trump's conviction.
Furthermore, the campaign quickly addressed any technical disruptions due to the unprecedented traffic to WinRed, with additional donation options communicated via text and other platforms like Anedot.
Trump himself was active in rallying his supporters, depicting his conviction as "a rigged political Witch Hunt." His message resonated with supporters, evident in the substantial monetary support flowing into his campaign coffers.
The digital campaign experienced temporary technical difficulties due to the overload of traffic. Chris LaCivita addressed these issues on Twitter, encouraging supporters to keep trying their donations despite the glitches. "If you are one of the millions of American Patriots wanting to donate to Donald Trump's campaign and you get an error message from @WINRED… don't give up! Log back on and try again! Or Text TRUMP to 88022."
Campaign dynamics have changed post-verdict, not just for Trump but also for other political figures. The Biden campaign leveraged Trump's legal predicaments to galvanize their supporters. They sent messages stressing the importance of keeping Trump out of office through electoral means, appealing to their base to make donations as a counter-move.
Speaking at Trump Tower, Donald Trump called the influx of donations "record-setting," showcasing the mobilization of his support base even in the face of legal adversities.
On the other hand, President Joe Biden's campaign also urged supporters to act, suggesting that keeping Trump from returning to office was a pivotal concern.
In summary, although Donald Trump faces unprecedented legal challenges with his recent conviction, his campaign has adeptly turned this situation into a rallying cry that not only mobilized significant financial support but also reaffirmed the loyalty of his base. Both the Trump and Biden campaigns are now evidently framing their narratives around this significant event as the political landscape continues to evolve.
