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Last Updated on April 19, 2024 by Robert C. Hoopes

Donald Trump’s 2024 White House campaign fundraising operation has been making headlines for its increased spending at the former president’s properties. Recent reports show that Trump’s joint fundraising committee has written hefty checks totaling $411,287 to his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach and $62,337 to Trump National Doral Miami.

This surge in spending at Trump’s businesses comes at a crucial time for the former president, as he is facing mounting legal challenges and financial judgments in civil lawsuits. To cover expenses such as using his personal aircraft, rent at Trump Tower, and hosting events at his properties, Trump has been dipping into donor funds.

While this practice is technically legal, it has raised concerns among campaign finance experts who believe it could erode public trust in elected officials. Trump has already spent a staggering $4.9 million at his businesses since the beginning of 2023, with a majority of the funds going towards TAG Air, Inc. for air travel.

Trump is not the only Republican candidate funneling campaign cash into his own properties. Bernie Moreno and Jim Marchant have also spent substantial sums at Trump-owned venues. Questions about potential conflicts of interest between Trump’s businesses and political career have been swirling since his 2016 election victory.

In addition to his campaign spending, Trump’s leadership PAC Save America has shelled out more than $72.5 million on legal bills related to his various civil and criminal cases. Campaign finance experts argue that Trump is testing the limits of acceptable spending on legal matters, pushing the boundaries of ethics in the process. As Trump continues to navigate these legal challenges, his financial dealings are sure to remain under intense scrutiny.