Trump dangles access to net unprecedented fundraising hauls

Published October 16, 2025 10:17am ET



President Donald Trump is using the trappings of his office and the specter of access to him to raise large amounts of money for his priorities and party before next year’s midterm elections.

It’s not atypical for presidents to use the White House and access for donor outreach and fundraising efforts, though many would, for example, make sure to ask for money from the residence, not the Oval Office.

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