During a presentation at a Republican National Committee retreat, Donald J. Trump’s campaign advisers informed donors that they were projected to raise $76.2 million in April. The briefing, conducted by Mr. Trump’s top advisers Susie Wiles, Chris LaCivita, and Tony Fabrizio, included a slide show presentation and a Q&A session. The Federal Election Commission will not receive fundraising reports until later this month, so the numbers cannot be verified at this time. In March, Mr. Trump and his affiliated groups reported raising $65.6 million. The advisers also discussed the possibility of expanding the electoral map to include states like Minnesota and Virginia, and highlighted Mr. Trump’s strong performance in polls despite being outspent by President Biden.
The presentation took place amidst a unique moment in the 2024 campaign, as Mr. Trump is both the Republican Party’s presumptive nominee and is involved in a criminal trial in Manhattan. The slide show included three different electoral college maps, showing the varying perspectives on swing states. The advisers also outlined Mr. Trump’s upcoming fundraising events in Ohio, Kentucky, and Texas, as well as their strategies for expanding support among different voter demographics.
Campaign officials discussed plans to prevent losses linked to abortion issues that occurred in 2022, as well as Mr. Trump’s stance on the end of Roe v. Wade and his views on a national ban. The advisers emphasized the importance of reaching 2016 levels of support with white voters and expanding support among Black and Latino voters. Despite challenges and uncertainties, the Trump campaign remains focused on its strategies for the upcoming election.
