### Trump Still Reigns as Fundraising King, Democrats Cash In on the Chaos
So, Trump can’t run for president again, but guess what? He’s still the main attraction in the GOP’s online fundraising circus. According to some analysis that’s probably been polished up a bit, Democrats have figured out that taking shots at the former president is a golden ticket to boosting their own coffers. It’s like a fundraising cheat code—hit Trump, and the dollar signs just start rolling in.
The report dives into how both parties are gearing up for the midterms, but let’s be real: it’s Trump’s name that keeps popping up in the fundraising charts. The Democrats are still trying to figure out how to talk about him in their campaign messaging while simultaneously cashing in on his existence. Apparently, the data’s clear: liberal donors get supercharged when they’re reminded of Trump.
Want proof? Just look at Sen. Cory Booker, who decided to pull a dramatic 25-hour quasi-filibuster against Trump’s policies. Result? Nearly $2.5 million in donations on a single day. Talk about a mic drop moment. For a third of those donors, it was their first time ever giving money on ActBlue this year. So, standing up to Trump apparently pays off—literally.
And it’s not just Booker. California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom also saw his fundraising skyrocket after he went head-to-head with Trump over the National Guard. He pulled in $1.3 million after the governor suggested arresting him. Nothing says “please give me money” like a good ol’ political spat.
Meanwhile, Sen. Mark Kelly capitalized on Trump’s attacks to rake in nearly $1.3 million after a Pentagon kerfuffle. He managed to keep the donations flowing in for weeks, with a hefty chunk of his contributors being new faces. If you’re keeping score, that’s three Democratic figures all striking gold just by opposing Trump. It’s almost like they’ve figured out a formula.
Democratic candidates are also eyeing Senate seats, with some early birds like Roy Cooper and Sherrod Brown making bank right out of the gate. Jon Ossoff, in a tough re-election fight, outdid them all with a whopping $32.5 million. If you’re a Democrat running for Senate, it seems the trick is to either be a big name or to be in a state where Trump has already made a mess.
But don’t get too comfortable, House Democrats. The online fundraising scene is a bit of a mixed bag. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez still crushes it, raising $22.8 million. Yet, vulnerable incumbents in competitive battlegrounds aren’t seeing the same kind of love. The party may need to rethink its strategy if it wants to flip the House—unless they’re banking on viral moments and celebrity candidates to save the day.
In summary, if you want to score some cash in today’s political climate, all you’ve got to do is oppose Trump. It’s almost as if the Democrats are saying, “Why bother with a real plan when we can just ride the wave of outrage?” So, what’s next? A fundraising gala where the entrance fee is just a good rant against the former president? Sounds about right.
By Admin | Published: February 11, 2026 at 8:26 am
