Harris raised $361 million in August, almost triple Trump's haul
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Vice President Harris at a campaign rally on Aug. 29 in Savannah, Ga. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images
Vice President Harris' campaign announced Friday that it raised a staggering $361 million in August, solidifying her financial advantage over former President Trump.
Why it matters: It's nearly triple the $130 million that Trump's campaign said it raised in August, giving the VP an edge entering the final stretch of the 2024 campaign.
- The Harris campaign said it ended August with $404 million in cash on hand, compared to the $295 million the Trump campaign said it had.
Driving the news: Harris' August haul surpasses the $310 million she raised in July after the 2024 race was completely upended when President Biden suspended his campaign.
- Trump's August fundraising haul fell short of the $138.7 million he raised in July, when the Republican National Convention boosted his numbers.
- The Harris campaign touted August as the best grassroots fundraising month in history, fueled by almost three million donors.
- Both candidates' official campaign reports are due Sep. 20.
Flashback: Harris' August haul is just under the $365 million that Biden and the Democratic National Committee reported raising during the same period in 2020.
- Trump brought in $210 million during the same period of 2020.
The big picture: Harris' candidacy has fueled a fundraising explosion, reversing Biden's declining fundraising when he was still the Democratic nominee.
- The Harris campaign said in its Friday announcement that it has raised more than $615 million since she launched her campaign.
What they're saying: "In just a short time, Vice President Harris' candidacy has galvanized a history-making, broad, and diverse coalition – with the type of enthusiasm, energy, and grit that wins close elections," Harris-Walz 2024 Campaign Manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez said in the announcement.
- "As we enter the final stretch of this election, we're making sure every hard-earned dollar goes to winning over the voters who will decide this election."
The other side: "These fundraising numbers from August are a reflection of that movement and will propel President Trump's America First movement back to the White House so we can undo the terrible failures of Harris and Biden," Trump campaign senior advisor Brian Hughes said in a statement.
- The Trump campaign said in its Wednesday fundraising announcement that 98% of its August donations were under $200.
Go deeper: Harris' campaign shares $24.5M with down-ballot Democratic races
