Trump's Fundraising Soars Despite Indictment.

Former President Donald Trump raised $14.5 million for his presidential campaign in the first quarter of 2023 and another $4.3 million for a post-presidency group. The bulk of the campaign’s cash infusion came via a joint fundraising committee that directs money to the former president’s various groups. The sum is markedly lower than his haul in the first quarter of 2019, when Trump raised more than $30 million as he was gearing up for a reelection bid from his perch in the White House. The falloff, combined with strong numbers posted by some of his rivals, could galvanize those looking for an alternative to the former president.