Banking heir Timothy Mellon has emerged as the biggest single donor in the 2024 presidential race, having contributed over $50 million this election cycle. Mellon donated $15 million in April to super PACs supporting both Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Trump’s campaign announced it raised $76 million in April, outpacing President Joe Biden’s $51 million. The fundraising figures will be confirmed in mid-July. Trump’s main super PAC has raised about $110 million, while Biden-backing super PACs have raised over $120 million. Additional donors to Trump’s campaign include the Republican Jewish Coalition, Laura and Ike Perlmutter, and Patricia Duggan. Kennedy’s campaign received a $10 million donation from his vice-presidential pick, Nicole Shanahan, among other contributions. A CBS News and YouGov poll shows Biden and Trump in a tight race both nationwide and in battleground states. The campaign finance reports have been tracked since February, with updates published monthly. Overall, the funding landscape for both campaigns is detailed, with major donors and amounts contributed highlighted.
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A Close-Up View of the Top Biden, RFK Jr., and Trump Contributors
