Donald Trump indictment: Here's how former US President is paying for his legal expenses
Also read: ‘No president has ever…’ Donald Trump's legal team seeks to postpone trial until 2026; here's why Saurav Ghosh, a former lawyer at the Federal Election Commission and now the director of federal campaign finance reform for the Campaign Legal Center said, “Is that an abuse of donors?" While the legality might be less questionable, using funds raised for a specific purpose – Trump's campaign – for other uses like legal expenses raises concerns about ethical standards. He added, "I think it sets a very bad precedent." The focus on Save America's fundraising strategies has captured the attention of investigators, including special counsel Jack Smith, who has brought indictments against Trump in Washington and Florida.
Despite the indictments and revelations about Trump's use of donor funds for legal expenses, his popularity among supporters remains relatively unaffected and even see his legal cause as their own, reported The New York Times. Also read: Former US President Donald Trump denounces Georgia indictment, claims will produce ‘irrefutable’ report Since inception of Save America post-2020 election, it amassed over $100 million, major portion of which has been spent, including on legal bills.
The PAC had $122 million in cash on hand by February 2022, but by the start of 2023, that amount dropped to $18 million. More than $16 million went towards legal fees, with some allocated to investigations but mostly to firms representing Trump.
In 2022 $60 million was transferred to MAGA Inc., a super PAC that supports Trump. Trump raises funds primarily through the Trump Save America Joint Fundraising Committee.
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