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Former President Donald Trump’s Fundraising Spikes After Grand Jury Indictment, New FEC Filings ShowImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

Former President Donald Trump’s Fundraising Spikes After Grand Jury Indictment, New FEC Filings Show

By News Masher on April 16, 2023

Former President Donald Trump's main campaign committee raised $14.4 million in the first quarter of 2023, with donations spiking at the end of March due to his indictment. His joint fundraising committee raised an additional $4.4 million, for a total of $18.8 million. The filings suggest that the former President’s fundraising pace is similar to post-midterm weeks, and provide insight into the state of the race for the White House and Congress. It remains to be seen how the fundraising and spending of the various candidates and committees will evolve over the coming months.

Donald Trump Raises Over $18 Million in First Quarter of 2023 for 2024 White House RunImage courtesy of img.huffingtonpost.com

Donald Trump Raises Over $18 Million in First Quarter of 2023 for 2024 White House Run

By News Masher on April 16, 2023

Donald Trump has seen a surge in donations since being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, raising a combined $18.8 million in the first quarter of 2023. His campaign has suggested that his legal woes have energized his base and helped him to raise more funds for his 2024 White House run. The former president's fundraising figures are likely to be closely watched as the 2024 presidential election draws closer.

Donald Trump to Testify Thursday in $250 Million Civil Fraud LawsuitImage courtesy of media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com

Donald Trump to Testify Thursday in $250 Million Civil Fraud Lawsuit

By News Masher on April 13, 2023

Former President Donald Trump is expected to testify Thursday in a New York deposition as part of a $250 million civil lawsuit alleging fraud in his real estate business practices. Trump has denied the allegations and tweeted that the deposition is "another unjust & ridiculous persecution". Sources have said Trump will answer questions during the deposition, and it is unclear how long it will last.

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Request for Delay in Civil Trial Involving E. Jean Carroll’s Allegations Against President Donald Trump

By News Masher on April 12, 2023

President Donald Trump's legal team has requested a delay in a civil trial involving author E. Jean Carroll, who has accused Trump of sexual assault. The request was made in a letter sent to District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, citing Trump's right to a fair trial and the need for a "cooling off" period between the trial and the ongoing news coverage of Trump's criminal case. The civil trial is part of a defamation lawsuit filed by Carroll against Trump in 2019, which could provide further insight into Trump's behavior and his relationship with women. It is unclear when the trial will take place, but it is expected to be delayed until after the resolution of Trump's criminal case in Manhattan.

Donald Trump Raises More Money than Nearly All 2016 Republican Presidential Candidates in First Quarter of CampaignImage courtesy of assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com

Donald Trump Raises More Money than Nearly All 2016 Republican Presidential Candidates in First Quarter of Campaign

By News Masher on April 11, 2023

Donald Trump had a successful first quarter in his campaign for the Republican nomination, raising more money than nearly all of the Republican presidential candidates in 2016. Nikki Haley's campaign manager Betsy Ankney sent a memo to donors noting that Trump was "consumed by the grievances of the past and the promise of more drama in the future" and that the "sensationalized partisan prosecution in Manhattan understandably made Republicans more sympathetic to the former president." Nikki Haley is now testing out some more critical messaging toward Trump and her opponents, a departure from her previous stance of not having a negative word to say about the former president.

Manhattan District Attorney Files Federal Lawsuit Against House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and Committee for Interfering in Investigation of Former President Donald TrumpImage courtesy of media.cnn.com

Manhattan District Attorney Files Federal Lawsuit Against House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and Committee for Interfering in Investigation of Former President Donald Trump

By News Masher on April 11, 2023

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has filed a federal lawsuit against House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and the House Judiciary Committee, accusing them of attempting to interfere in his office's investigation and prosecution of former President Donald Trump. The lawsuit seeks to block the committee from enforcing a subpoena sent to a former prosecutor and other demands for confidential documents and testimony. Bragg alleges that the committee’s actions are part of a “transparent campaign to intimidate and attack” the district attorney and interfere in his office’s case against Trump, and is asking the court to block the committee from enforcing the subpoena and other demands.