REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's campaign said on Wednesday it raised over $45.5 million in the third quarter from July to September, nearly 30% higher than it raised in the previous quarter while the former U.S. president faces multiple legal charges.
The acceleration in fundraising could be a sign that Trump's 2024 campaign coffers are benefiting from his legal problems, which include four indictments.
The Trump campaign said it had over $37.5 million cash on hand and that about $36 million of it is designated for the primary.
The DeSantis campaign on Wednesday reported raising $15 million during the third quarter, although not all of those funds will be available for use during the Republican primary.
Trump's main fundraising committee raised more than $35 million during the April-June period, nearly twice what the group gathered in the prior three months.
Persons:
Donald Trump, Letitia James, Caitlin Ochs, Donald Trump's, Trump, Ron DeSantis, Joe Biden's, Kanishka Singh, Grant McCool
Organizations:
U.S, Trump Organization, REUTERS, Rights, Republican, White, New York, Thomson
Locations:
New York City, U.S, Florida, DeSantis, Washington