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How Much Money Did Ron DeSantis Spend in His Battle Against Trump?

TL/DR - Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida spent over $160 million on a failed presidential bid, making it one of the most expensive in modern Republican primary elections. The bulk of the spending was executed by Never Back Down, DeSantis's main super PAC, which was supposed to be his secret weapon against Donald Trump, but ended up creating…

Trump and Lake Seek Border Chaos, Not Solutions

TL/DR - Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Senate have reached a bipartisan deal on border security and immigration, however, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has called the deal "dead on arrival". President Joe Biden has expressed readiness to sign the deal. However, the article suggests that Donald Trump and Senate candidate Kari Lake…

In 2023, Trump’s PACs Allocated Approximately $50 Million for Legal Costs

TL/DR - Donald Trump faced significant legal expenses in 2023 due to being indicted four times, resulting in roughly $50 million of donor money being spent on legal bills and investigation-related expenses. He sourced his legal funds through his political action committee, Save America, and a second account, the Make America Great Again PAC,…