Trump Outpaces Biden In April Fundraising Amid Dwindling Approval Ratings
Former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party have surged ahead in fundraising, outstripping President Joe Biden and the Democrats by a staggering $25 million in April. This financial triumph underscores the shifting dynamics of the political landscape as Biden grapples with declining approval ratings.
Trump’s campaign, in collaboration with the GOP, reported an impressive fundraising total of $76 million for April, a significant portion of which was attributed to a record-setting $50.5 million raised at a single event with affluent donors early in the month, as disclosed by ABC News. In contrast, Biden and the Democratic National Committee fell short, securing approximately $51 million in donations during the same period.
Taking to Truth Social, Trump seized upon the fundraising victory, highlighting the substantial disparity between his campaign’s performance and the perceived shortcomings of the “Radical Left Democrats.”
Great job @LaraLeaTrump & @ChairmanWhatley! 🔥🔥🔥
April @GOP fundraising numbers!!
Trump -> $76M
Biden -> $53M pic.twitter.com/jOkV52wvvx— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) May 21, 2024
Trump dunks on the left before court: “Trump Campaign April fundraising far exceeds the Radical Left Democrats” 🔥 pic.twitter.com/O8OoNrtX90
— Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) May 21, 2024
Despite Biden’s campaign maintaining a formidable cash reserve, with around $192 million on hand at the close of April, his approval ratings have plummeted to their lowest levels in nearly two years.
A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed that Biden’s approval rating stands at a mere 36%, signaling significant challenges for his reelection bid. The poll identified key issues impacting Biden’s approval, including concerns about the economy and political extremism. Notably, Trump enjoys a considerable advantage over Biden on these fronts, according to the survey results.
As Biden’s allies express mounting apprehension over the implications of the polling data, questions arise regarding the administration’s capacity to reverse negative perceptions and secure a second term. With the road to reelection growing increasingly fraught, the upcoming presidential race promises to be a fiercely contested battle for political supremacy, with both candidates facing formidable obstacles on the path to victory.
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CNN is sounding the alarm bells, Trump is smoking Biden in Nevada, Wisconsin, Georgia, Virginia, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, but don't pay attn to Polls, we have to vote like we're 👇 down 15 points
— Chicago1Ray 🇺🇸 (@Chicago1Ray) May 13, 2024