In 2023, Trump’s PACs Utilized $50 Million from Donations for Legal Costs
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Donald Trump reportedly used $50 million from donor contributions to cover legal bills and investigation-related costs in 2023. The funds came from his political action committee, Save America, which had to request refunds of $60 million from other Trump PACs due to depletion, out of which only $42.5 million has been returned from MAGA Inc. Trump, currently facing four criminal indictments and other potential trials, has been directing 10% of all campaign donations to Save America to fund his defense team.
Donald Trump’s $50 Million Legal Expenses Funded by Donor Money
Creator: SHANNON STAPLETON | Credit: REUTERSSave America PAC Funding Trump’s Legal Bills
Trump funded his extensive legal bills with funds from his political action committee, Save America. This account, brimming with donations between November 2020 and January 2021 amid claims of election fraud, has now been depleted. Trump ordered Save America to ask for $60 million in refunds from cash transfers to his other PACs, with only $42.5 million returned from MAGA Inc so far. Trump is diverting 10% of all campaign donations to Save America, ensuring 10% of every dollar raised goes to his defense team.
Trump’s Legal Challenges
Currently, Trump is facing four criminal indictments and other potential trials set to escalate his legal expenses.
Indictments Against Trump:
Civil Cases:
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