With only two months remaining until the midterm elections, President Trump boasts a substantial campaign fund of $400 million, as reported by Federal Election Commission documents. This financial reserve has sparked curiosity among fellow Republicans regarding how he plans to allocate these funds.
This week, a nonprofit organization linked to Trump’s super PAC, MAGA Inc., launched its first national advertisement. However, the focus of this ad is primarily on Trump himself rather than on local congressional candidates.
Despite the lack of significant contributions to candidates as of yet, Trump assures that financial support will come. “I’ve raised a lot, and while no one knows the exact amount, it’s approximately $850 million,” Trump stated before departing on Air Force One to South Carolina on August 21. “I will be using a considerable portion of that, along with my own resources, to support candidates I believe are strong Republicans.”
Trump and his team reference past political trends, indicating that when he motivates his base, they respond. Therefore, he is encouraging supporters to act as if he is on the ballot. “Please, pretend that I’m on the ballot,” he urged during a rally for Senator Graham in South Carolina on August 21. “Come out and vote. It’s crucial.”
The only substantial financial contribution from MAGA Inc. thus far has been an $827,000 donation to Graham’s campaign. Prior to this, MAGA Inc. had only disbursed around $18,000 in 2026 for midterm elections. Last year, the super PAC spent approximately $1.7 million, and by the end of the second quarter, it had raised a total of $401 million.
Next week, Trump will continue to be in the spotlight during a midterm convention in Dallas, where the GOP plans to hold a presidential-style event in a sports arena featuring numerous speeches and even a balloon drop. This event aims to highlight emerging figures within the party. However, CBS News has reported that some Republican candidates involved in competitive congressional races will not be attending.
“I need to focus on campaigning. No one votes for me in Washington or Dallas. I need to be in Miami,” remarked Florida Republican Representative Maria Salazar to reporters outside the Capitol.
Vice President JD Vance expressed on Thursday that he is not worried if some Republicans prefer to campaign within their own districts. “The most important thing is to engage with voters and communicate your message directly,” Vance stated.
