President Donald Trump’s influence isn’t fading anytime soon, as his affiliated super PAC, MAGA Inc., has raked in a jaw-dropping $177 million in just the first half of 2025, NBC News reported.
Despite being barred by term limits from another presidential run, Trump’s financial muscle is flexing hard through MAGA Inc., with the group spending a modest $4.6 million while stockpiling over $196 million in reserves to bolster Republican control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.
Let’s talk big money first: billionaire GOP megadonor Jeff Yass led the charge with a hefty $16 million contribution, split between a million just before Trump’s inauguration and $15 million more in early March 2025.
Yass’s trading firm has ties to TikTok’s parent company, and—coincidence or not—Trump has stalled legislation to ban the app until it’s sold to an American owner. Call it strategic generosity, but it’s hard not to raise an eyebrow at the timing.
Then there’s Elizabeth Fago from Florida, who dropped a cool $1 million on April 3, 2025—a sum that dwarfs all her past GOP donations combined. Just weeks later, on April 23, her son, nursing home executive Paul Walczak, received a presidential pardon from Trump after pleading guilty to tax crimes. Turns out, loyalty might just have a price tag.
Energy Transfer LP head Kelcy Warren wasn’t shy either, pitching in $12.5 million, while cryptocurrency firms Foris DAX and Blockchain.com added $10 million and $5 million, respectively, to MAGA Inc.’s war chest. In a world obsessed with digital cash, even Bitcoin pioneers Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss chipped in about $500,000 each.
Tech titan Elon Musk, despite a rocky split from Trump’s White House weeks before his donation and sharp criticism of tax cuts and spending bills, still coughed up $5 million on June 27, 2025, matching contributions to other major Republican super PACs for House and Senate races. Principles are nice, but political leverage might be nicer.
Not to be outdone, Trump’s Cabinet member Kelly Loeffler, head of the Small Business Administration, donated $2.5 million on June 25, 2025, with her husband, Intercontinental Exchange CEO Jeffrey Sprecher, matching her gift. Talk about a power couple keeping the GOP engine humming.
Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, who briefly flirted with leading NASA before withdrawing in May 2025, tossed in $1 million on the last day of June, while venture capitalists Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen each shelled out $3 million. Even in Silicon Valley, Trump’s shadow looms large.
Securing American Greatness Inc., a nonprofit that popped up in 2024 and ran ads for Trump last year, funneled $13.75 million to MAGA Inc. without disclosing its donors. Transparency? Not on this donor list.
Other heavy hitters included Estée Lauder heir and pro-Israel activist Ronald Lauder with $5 million, In-N-Out Burger president Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson with $2 million, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones with $1 million. From fast food to football, Trump’s coalition is as diverse as it is deep-pocketed.
Investment CEO William Ford, tied to TikTok parent ByteDance, added $1.25 million, while private equity CEO Antonio Gracias, who volunteered with Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency,” contributed $1 million. Even ambassador nominee Warren Stephens threw in $1 million to sweeten the pot.
Billionaire Timothy Mellon donated nearly $2 million, rounding out a roster of business leaders and influencers who see Trump as the key to maintaining Republican dominance. When the progressive agenda pushes divisive policies, it’s no surprise that conservatives are rallying with their wallets.
With additional funds stashed in other committees for various political causes, Trump’s financial network extends far beyond MAGA Inc.’s $196 million reserve. The man may be out of presidential contention, but he’s clearly not out of the game.
So, while some wring their hands over “democracy’s demise,” let’s be real: Trump’s fundraising juggernaut is a masterclass in political strategy, ensuring the GOP fights tooth and nail against a woke wave in 2026. Money talks, and right now, it’s shouting “Make America Great Again.”
