Sep 21, 2024 - Politics & Policy

Harris fundraising far outpacing Trump's

Sophia Cai

Former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris shake hands before the presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on Sept. 10, 2024. Photo: Saul Loeb /AFP via Getty Images

Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign alone has raised more than the entire Republican operation in the month of August.

Why it matters: It's a sign that former President Trump's fundraising has stalled in recent months and that Harris has managed to unleash the vaunted Democratic grassroots fundraising.

Coordinated efforts in August totaled $361 million for Harris and her committees and $130 million for Trump's campaign and associated committees, per Federal Election Commission reports.

By the numbers: The Harris campaign raised nearly $190 million in August. That's more than the $130 million that the Trump campaign, RNC and other supporting committees coordinated effort raised in August.

The Trump campaign disclosed late Friday that it raised $44.5 million in August, with ~$135 million cash on hand.

Zoom out: It's caused panic in GOP circles Saturday morning as Republicans come to terms with the reality that Trump essentially received no fundraising boost after the presidential debate, which was viewed by 67 million people.

The bottom line: With less than 45 days until the election, Trump is unlikely to close the fundraising gap against Harris.

Go deeper: Harris' $47 million Trump debate bump

Add Axios on Google

Harris fundraising far outpacing Trump's

What to read next