In what can only be described as a groundbreaking political feat, former President Donald Trump has raked in a staggering sum exceeding $35 million in the second quarter of 2023. This amount, nearly double what his campaign managed to lay its hands on in the first quarter, indicates a seismic shift in favor of the previous White House resident. The grand total, an exemplar of a rising wave of financial support, has been equally distributed between Trump’s campaigning endeavors and his adroitly engineered Save America PAC, as revealed by Politico.
The declaration surrounding this fundraising prowess comes precisely a month after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, envisaged as Trump’s foremost challenger, officially threw his hat into the ring for the Republican presidential primary. Remarkably, this surge in fundraising is unequivocally mirrored in Trump’s polling numbers. His lead over DeSantis shines through, undeterred by the Florida governor’s entry into the fray.
Former President Donald Trump raked in more than $35 million in fundraising during the second quarter of 2023, his campaign announced. https://t.co/5HRaOzu6Qw
— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) July 7, 2023
A late June Harvard poll offers an insightful window into the dynamics of Republican voter sentiment. Despite DeSantis officially joining the race, Trump garners a robust 67 percent to DeSantis’ 33 percent, presenting a marginal dip for the latter. The narrative unfolds similarly across state lines. Late June polling in South Carolina shows Trump taking a strong hold with a 23-point lead over DeSantis. With a lead of 28 points in New Hampshire, Trump’s popularity among Republicans remains uncontested.
In diverse states like Colorado and Wisconsin, Trump seems to be holding his ground. With a four-point and 19-point lead against DeSantis, respectively, Trump’s popularity remains unscathed. This cohesive alignment behind Trump is most visible in New York where 61 percent of potential GOP primary voters rally behind him, bestowing him with a formidable 43-point lead over DeSantis.
To sum it up, it’s evident that the voice of the grassroots voters resonates powerfully with Trump’s vision. The substantial fundraising, coupled with the strong leading polls, certainly hints at an increasing advantage for Trump within the GOP circles. As the electoral tides turn, it’ll be fascinating to observe just how much further these fiscal winds push Trump’s sail. The narrative of the Republican presidential primary appears to be pivoting around Trump as he woos grassroots supporters with compelling momentum and currency, in what could well prelude a gargantuan comeback.
