"Trump's Donor Contributions: Over $150M Spent on Legal Fees in 2023-2024"

Donald Trump's political operation spent more than it took in during 2023, with a significant portion going towards legal expenses, including $29 million in legal consulting and fees in the second half of the year. Despite strong fundraising in prior years, the operation spent roughly $210 million while raising just under $200 million. Trump faces 91 felony counts across four criminal cases, which have siphoned off resources from his 2024 efforts, including his time spent in courthouses rather than on the campaign trail.