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Trump Raises $2 Billion, Sparking Ethics Concerns

11/18/2025

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump has raised nearly $2 billion since the 2024 election.
  • The inauguration committee collected $241 million, surpassing Joe Biden's 2021 inauguration funds.
  • Ethics watchdogs say the fundraising approach prioritizes wealthy donors over everyday Americans, a point contested by Trump's team.
  • Trump monitors donations from corporations with business interests before the government.
  • He has solicited funds for projects such as his presidential library and a White House renovation.