Surprise! Trump’s ‘election fraud’ fundraising is not what it seems

Jul 27, 2021
Former President Donald Trump talked a good game about fundraising to fight “election fraud,” but not all of the funds raised by his political PAC are being used for that purpose. In the latest episode of The Point, CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains where the money is going — and why.

*Correction: An outline of the state of Minnesota instead of Michigan popped up at 3:04.

SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:

Trump’s PAC collected $75 million this year, but so far the group has not put money into pushing for the 2020 ballot reviews he touts
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politi...

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Trump asks for ‘election defense’ donations, but the money also benefits his new leadership PAC
https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/10/politi...

Trump’s PAC collected $75 million this year, but so far the group has not put money into pushing for the 2020 ballot reviews he touts
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politi...

Trump agrees to shut down his charity amid allegations that he used it for personal and political benefit
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politi...

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I was named "best dressed" in 7th grade. That, along with being CNN's editor at large and author of the daily "Point" newsletter are my proudest achievements. Look for me here every Tuesday and Thursday to find out what’s really going down in politics.

CREDITS
Writer: Chris Cillizza
Producer: Moira Donohue
The Point Editor: Leigh Munsil
Video Editor: Michelle Cho