Kamala Harris’ August Fundraising Haul Compared to Donald Trump’s

The Trump-Vance campaign said Wednesday it raised $130 million in August, down from the nearly $139 million haul in July and significantly short of Vice President Kamala Harris’ $540 million in donations since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.
About 98 percent of donations for the month were under $200 each, according to the campaign. The average donation was $56.
Brian Hughes, a senior adviser to the Donald Trump campaign, emphasized the growing support for the Trump-Vance ticket as they near the end of the race. He credited this momentum to backing from Republicans, independents and some Democrats.
“These August fundraising numbers reflect that movement and will propel President Trump’s America First agenda back to the White House to undo the failures of Harris and Biden,” he said.
With $130 million raised in August, the Trump’s campaign ended with $295 million cash on hand. However, Trump’s numbers still fall short of Kamala Harris’ campaign.
After Biden stepped down and endorsed her in July 21, Harris raised $204.5 million in July alone. Her campaign reports that total contributions have reached $540 million since she announced her candidacy.
While official data on Democratic fundraising for August hasn’t been released yet, it’s expected that Harris’s financial advantage grew, bolstered in part by the Democratic National Convention (DNC), which left $82 million in cash reserves, according to the Democrats.
“This is the most ever raised by any presidential campaign in this time frame,” said Harris’ campaign manager, Jen O’Malley Dillon.
In comparison, Trump’s campaign raised $47.5 million in July, bringing his total for 2024 to $268.5 million. His fundraising received a boost from $85 million raised during the Republican National Committee (RNC) convention in Milwaukee, though Harris’s July numbers still outpaced Trump by a significant margin.
Democrats also hold an advantage in party-level fundraising. By July, the Democratic National Committee had raised $316.8 million, compared to $290.7 million from the Republican National Committee. Although Republicans had a slight edge in July’s numbers, Democrats entered August with more cash on hand, giving them a stronger position heading into the final stretch.
On the other hand, Trump has the upper hand in super PAC fundraising. PACs supporting Trump have raised $305.6 million since the start of 2024, compared to $199.2 million for PACs backing Harris. Major donors for Trump include billionaire Timothy Mellon and Linda McMahon, while Harris has received support from figures like former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman and philanthropist Melinda French Gates.
In terms of spending, the Biden-Harris campaign has significantly outpaced Trump’s. By June, they had spent $189.7 million, while Trump’s campaign had spent $92.1 million. Last month alone, Harris’ campaign spent $80.7 million, compared to Trump’s $24.3 million. Overall, the Biden and Harris campaigns have spent $329.5 million this election cycle, while Trump’s total stands at $117.2 million.
Now, both campaigns are focusing their financial efforts on battleground states like Pennsylvania, where these resources will be crucial in securing votes.
This is a developing story and will be updated with additional information.