Donald Trump says he has spent $300 million in midterms

Former President Donald Trump announced in Washington he has invested large sums into Republican campaigns. The spending aims to stave off losses in both chambers of Congress. He shared the update on Tuesday on Truth Social.

Trump claimed his total midterm spending will exceed $400 million by Election Day.

“…I am pleased to announce that, having to do with the Most Important Midterm Elections in our Country’s History, I have spent, or will be spending, over 400 Million Dollars by Election Day,” the president wrote in a post on Truth Social. “More than 300 Million Dollars has already been spent on Advertising, Direct and Indirect Voter Contact, Rallies, Rally Arenas, Telerallies, Get Out the Vote Programs, Election Integrity, and more,” Trump added.

Three political committees support his efforts. They are MAGA Inc., No Going Back PAC Inc. and Safety & Affordability PAC Inc. None had reported monthly finance filings by Tuesday publication time.

Trump previously pledged between $400 million and $500 million for November races. MAGA Inc. held $415 million in the bank at the end of August. Party members have urged heavy expenditures in Texas.

In that state, Trump-endorsed Republican Ken Paxton faces Democrat James Talarico. Decision Desk HQ forecasts a 77 percent probability for Democrats to win the House. It gives them a 56 percent probability to win the Senate.

The forecast notes low approval ratings and high living costs. Trump’s allied groups have targeted competitive Senate races. Key states include Texas, Alaska, Ohio and Michigan.

The committees also put funds into battleground House seats and Republican-leaning districts. A Supreme Court ruling lifted limits on coordinated party spending. Republicans hold an overall fundraising advantage.

Democratic campaigns also collected large sums in recent fundraising reports:

• James Talarico raised $60 million in the quarter.
• Sen. Jon Ossoff brought in $33 million.
• Candidate Abdul El-Sayed collected nearly $31 million.

Federal committees file monthly finance disclosures detailing income and direct operational spending. The Federal Election Commission receives these reports from registered political action committees across Washington. The public records track coordinated donations and independent voter outreach.

The Republican groups are scheduled to file their latest numbers this week.