Trump Withholds Super PAC Funds to Influence GOP Midterms, Analyst Says

David Pakman asserts that former President Donald Trump’s political action committee has amassed roughly $400 million in cash but has allocated only $2–$3 million to Republican candidates for the upcoming midterm elections.

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Pakman notes that Trump’s endorsements have already shaped primary outcomes, citing defeats of Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX). He argues that the withholding of super PAC money serves to keep the party dependent on Trump’s approval, especially for candidates who diverge from his positions on issues such as the Epstein file release and the war in Iran.

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• Super PAC cash: $400 million (Pakman).

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• Spent on midterms: $2–$3 million, <1 % of total (Pakman).

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• Predicted electoral outlook: Republicans likely to lose the House and face challenges in several Senate races (Pakman).

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• “He wants to be the sun at the center of the solar system,” — The David Pakman

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• “If you're a Republican trying to make the party more moderate after Trump, you risk being denounced as RINO scum,” — The David Pakman

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• “This is the trap that Donald Trump has kind of set for the future of the Republican Party.” — The David Pakman

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• “Republicans need help in the midterms. They're probably going to lose the House. A bunch of winnable Senate seats aren't looking so good,” — The David Pakman

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