'Don’t want to lose our country’: Trump to spend $500 m to help Republicans win midterms
In a strategic move, Donald Trump intends to allocate up to $500 million from MAGA Inc to bolster Republican candidates in key House and Senate races. This robust funding effort is particularly timely as concerns have been raised about the PAC's substantial cash reserves. Trump emphasizes his control over these funds, aiming for impactful distributions just two months before Election Day.
Former US President Donald Trump has announced plans to allocate up to $500 million from his MAGA Inc political action committee to aid Republican candidates in the upcoming November midterm elections. This decision follows concerns raised by some Republican contenders that Trump was not leveraging the significant cash reserves held by the committee to support candidates in close races for the House and Senate.
Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, "I think I have like close to a billion dollars in the super PAC, and I’m allocating probably four or $500 million." He added, "We’re going to spend a lot of money because we don’t want to lose our country." Trump stated that he would have the final say on where the funds would be directed, including backing Republican candidates he believes have a strong chance of winning competitive races.
MAGA Inc reported a cash balance of $403.45 million as of July 31, according to its latest Federal Election Commission filing. This amount is less than half of the "close to a billion dollars" Trump claimed was available. Despite spending around $21 million since the start of 2025, the group has not yet spent close to the $500 million Trump intends to use before the election. This recent funding surge is notably larger than the cash reserves of any major party committees.
The funding push comes late in the campaign, leaving only about two months until Election Day. Some strategists have expressed concerns that a last-minute advertising push might not have the desired impact, as certain voters may already have made up their minds and television ad space could become scarce. It is unclear exactly how much Trump has already spent on the midterm campaign.
One pivotal race that Republicans are closely watching is the Senate contest in Texas, where Republican Ken Paxton is challenging incumbent Republican John Cornyn. Trump had endorsed Paxton over Cornyn, despite the latter's approval from Senate Republican leaders. Trump recently stated his intention to campaign actively for Republican House and Senate candidates, including a trip to Alaska to support Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Beyond the 2025 midterm elections, Trump also hinted that some of the allocated funds could be used in the 2028 presidential election. Federal regulations do not mandate MAGA Inc to spend all its money during this election cycle; the group can retain the funds for future political activities or other authorized uses. Although Trump described the money as his personal funds, it is important to note that MAGA Inc is classified as an "unauthorized" hybrid PAC, which does not solicit donations for specific candidates.
Instead, its "non-contribution account" can accept unlimited donations and spend independently on supporting or opposing candidates, though it cannot directly fund individual candidates.
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