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Trump Launches Fundraising Blitz Tied to Divine Intervention

9/7/2025

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Trump Launches Fundraiser

President Donald Trump's fundraising campaign launched on August 23, 2025, with emails titled “I want to try and get to Heaven.”
Supporters were encouraged to donate $15 for the “24-HOUR TRUMP FUNDRAISING BLITZ.”
Trump's Super PAC, Never Surrender Inc., connects his survival from an assassination attempt to 'divine intervention.'
In a Fox & Friends interview, Trump highlighted his spiritual concerns and the importance of saving lives.

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Biden Faces Fundraising Challenges

President Biden faces fundraising challenges for his Delaware presidential library amid a divided Democratic donor base and Trump’s criticism.
His library governance board, including Antony Blinken and Rufus Gifford, seeks to overcome these obstacles.
The library's estimated cost may approach $1 billion due to increasing expenses for presidential libraries.
In contrast, Trump has raised millions from lawsuits and plans to showcase a $400 million Qatari jet.
Biden's library currently exists only as a web page, with no physical location or significant funding.

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Historical Context

The Presidential Records Act of 1978 established guidelines for presidential libraries, overseen by the National Archives and Records Administration. These libraries can cost over $1 billion, as seen with Biden's planned library. Trump's $15 donation drive reflects historical political fundraising tactics, highlighting the ongoing competition for donor support and the significance of presidential legacies in shaping public perception and funding opportunities.

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Trump Launches Fundraiser

President Donald Trump's fundraising campaign launched on August 23, 2025, with emails titled “I want to try and get to Heaven.”
Supporters were encouraged to donate $15 for the “24-HOUR TRUMP FUNDRAISING BLITZ.”
Trump's Super PAC, Never Surrender Inc., connects his survival from an assassination attempt to 'divine intervention.'
In a Fox & Friends interview, Trump highlighted his spiritual concerns and the importance of saving lives.

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