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Trump Campaign Funneled $12.6M to January 6 Rally

1/30/2026

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OpenSecrets found that political operations linked to U.S. President Donald Trump and the Republican Party (GOP) contributed at least $12.6 million to organizers of the January 6 rally.
Funding continued after the Capitol riot.
The Trump campaign used American Made Media Consultants LLC to make payments, obscuring details of the expenditures.
The January 6 Committee questioned the existence of an "Election Defense Fund" and emphasized transparency regarding donor funds.

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OpenSecrets found that political operations linked to U.S. President Donald Trump and the Republican Party (GOP) contributed at least $12.6 million to organizers of the January 6 rally.
Funding continued after the Capitol riot.
The Trump campaign used American Made Media Consultants LLC to make payments, obscuring details of the expenditures.
The January 6 Committee questioned the existence of an "Election Defense Fund" and emphasized transparency regarding donor funds.