Trump campaign says it raised $76 million last month

Former President Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC) raised more than $76 million last month, according to campaign officials.

Trump advisers Susie Wiles, Chris Lacivita and Tony Fabrizio are expected to raise $76.2 million in April from the former president’s political activities, officials confirmed.

The first reported expected yield was new york timesThat’s an increase from March, when two organizations that merged after Trump became the Republican nominee brought in $65.6 million.

Aside from fundraising numbers, advisers said during a presentation to donors at a Florida retreat that the former president has a lead in battleground states such as Arizona, Nevada and Georgia, the official said. Citing private opinion polls, he also argued that blue-leaning states like Virginia and Minnesota are not out of reach for Trump in November.

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The increase in campaign contributions comes as the former president spends most of his time in New York courtrooms. He is spending four days a week there during his ongoing hush money trial.

Officials also said President Trump plans to hold additional fundraisers on the next two Wednesdays, including fundraisers in Kentucky and Ohio on May 15. President Trump is scheduled to visit Texas on May 22nd.

The advisers also presented strategies at the Florida retreat on how the campaign could shore up support from Latino and Black voters, the Times reported.