The Trump campaign reports that $160 million was raised in September, primarily from small donors

The campaign experienced a 23 percent boost in donations compared to August.

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign, along with the Republican Party, reported raising $160 million in September, primarily from small donors, as announced by the Trump–Vance campaign on October 1.

This represents a 23 percent rise from the $130 million raised in August, providing “the necessary resources” for the final weeks of the campaign, according to a statement from the campaign.

By the end of September, Trump’s campaign reported having $283 million in available funds, with just five weeks remaining until the election.

This amount is slightly lower than the $295 million on hand at the end of August.

The campaign highlighted its continued success in grassroots fundraising, surpassing internal goals, with around 96 percent of donations—nearly 2.5 million—being contributions under $200.

The average contribution, described as coming from “working men and women across the country,” was $60.

“President Trump keeps motivating millions of everyday Americans to support his America First movement, contributing their hard-earned money,” said Brian Hughes, senior adviser to Trump’s campaign.

“These supporters have allowed us to secure the funds we need as we approach the final stretch of the campaign. Our support base continues to grow across the nation,” Hughes added.

Harris Campaign Fundraising

Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign has not yet disclosed its September fundraising figures, but she has consistently outpaced Trump in fundraising since July, after replacing President Joe Biden in the 2024 race.

In August, Harris’s campaign and the Democratic Party raised $361 million, almost three times Trump’s total, and reported $404 million in cash reserves.

Additionally, Harris and the Democrats have outspent Trump in key swing states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, and others, based on data from ad-tracking firm Ad Impact. Harris’s campaign has committed $301 million for future ads in these states, compared to Trump’s $194 million.

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Whatley acknowledged Democrats’ significant fundraising advantage but emphasized that the GOP is focused on “targeting resources where they can make an impact,” particularly in battleground states.

Despite being outspent by Hillary Clinton in 2016, Trump still managed to win, which Whatley attributed to having “a better message and a better messenger.”

“We will effectively communicate our ideas to every voter and family across America, and we will win with those ideas,” Whatley said of the Republican Party’s strategy.