Kamala Harris Raises $204 Million in July

Kamala Harris’ campaign raised $204 million in July, significantly outpacing Donald Trump's $48 million, marking a surge in support following her entry into the presidential race on July 21 after Joe Biden's withdrawal. This impressive fundraising effort, which includes contributions before her official candidacy, showcases strong enthusiasm among Democratic voters. Harris also outspent Trump, with expenditures of $81 million compared to Trump's $24 million. The fundraising figures reveal a potential closing of the funding gap that Trump had established over Biden prior to Harris's candidacy. Additionally, Trump's campaign received a substantial $50 million boost from conservative billionaire Timothy Mellon for his super PAC, MAGA Inc, further highlighting the financial stakes in the upcoming election. The implications of these fundraising dynamics will become clearer with forthcoming data on allied committees' contributions.