Trump campaign raised more than  $160M in September — almost entirely with small-dollar donations

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign announced that he raised over $160 million in September, mostly from small-dollar donations, bringing his total cash on hand to $283 million just before Election Day.

Trump campaign Senior Advisor Brian Hughes stated, “President Trump continues to inspire millions of everyday Americans to join his America First movement and help fuel the campaign with their hard-earned money.”

The campaign reported that nearly 2.5 million donations under $200 were made in September, accounting for 96% of total contributions, with an average donation amount of $60.

Trump’s team stated that their September fundraising totals exceeded internal benchmarks, with Hughes adding, “These supporters have allowed us to bank the funds we need as we move into the campaign’s final weeks. Our momentum continues to grow from supporters and donors across the country as we enter the homestretch toward victory.”

Trump raised about $30 million more in September compared to August, although his war chest is slightly less than the $295 million reported at the end of August due to intensified campaigning in the final weeks of the race.

According to ad-tracking firm Ad Impact, Vice President Kamala Harris and her allied groups have outspent Trump in seven key swing states since President Biden ended his re-election bid. Harris has $301 million worth of future campaign ads reserved in those states, while Trump has secured $194 million in air time.

Last month, the Harris campaign announced that it nearly tripled Trump’s August haul by raising $361 million. However, the Harris campaign has not yet released its September fundraising numbers.