Trump campaign raises USD 24.8M in less than 24 hours

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Last Updated : Jun 20 2019 | 12:30 AM IST

President Donald Trump raised USD 24.8 million less than 24 hours after kicking off his reelection campaign, a figure that dwarfs what the top Democratic contenders took in over the course of months.

The staggering total was announced in a tweet on Wednesday morning by Republican Party Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. She declared that it was proof that "enthusiasm across the country for this president is unmatched and unlike anything we've ever seen."
Many Democratic White House candidates have hyped their fundraising pulls in the 24 hours after launching their campaign. Former Vice President
Trump already reported USD 48.7 million cash on hand at the end of March, spread across three committees tied to his campaign. The Republican

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First Published: Jun 20 2019 | 12:30 AM IST

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