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July 30, 2026
Trump Raises $800 Million for Personal Projects Through Aggressive Fundraising
- President Trump has raised $800 million for initiatives including a presidential library and political action committees.
- Top fundraiser Meredith O’Rourke reportedly solicits donations as high as $50 million from major corporations.
- Trump's fundraising strategy is described as unprecedented, replacing traditional corporate donation practices.
3 Sources
- How Trump and his “princess of darkness” are persuading corporate America to donate hundreds of millions to fund his projects.Jul 30, 2026 at 11:30 PM · WSJ
- Trump’s hands-on fundraising operation rakes in $800m for pet projects: reportJul 31, 2026 at 9:07 AM · Independent
- Nine things to know about Trump adviser Meredith O’Rourke, who has helped him raise more than $800 millionJul 31, 2026 at 9:30 AM · WSJ