Trump's Texts to Donor Spark Concerns
- Former President Trump's angry texts to billionaire donor Adelson have raised worries of susceptibility to manipulation.
- Tensions within Trump's campaign are running high as concerns grow over his interactions with influential donors.
- The nature of the texts and their impact on Trump's decision-making process are being closely observed.
In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump reportedly directed one of his aides to send aggressive text messages to Miriam Adelson, a prominent donor to his campaign. The messages, sent by aide Natalie Harpe, accused Adelson of employing Republicans who do not support Trump, labeling them as "RINOs" or "Republicans In Name Only." This communication followed a seemingly amicable meeting between Trump and Adelson at the Republican National Convention just a week prior. The tensions within Trump's campaign have escalated, particularly after President Joe Biden's replacement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. Some aides are concerned that Trump's anger may make him susceptible to manipulation, as reported by The New York Times. The texts to Adelson were allegedly influenced by another major donor, Ike Perlmutter, who hopes to redirect her financial support to a rival super PAC. Adelson's super PAC, Preserve America, is poised to invest significantly in pro-Trump advertisements, with expectations of spending up to $100 million leading up to the election. Recent reports indicate that Preserve America was already spending nearly $18 million weekly on ads in key battleground states. However, the aggressive outreach to Adelson has raised alarms among Trump's aides, who fear that it could lead to a reduction in funding from Preserve America, potentially jeopardizing the campaign's financial support. As the election approaches, the dynamics between Trump and his major donors remain critical, with the potential for significant implications for his campaign strategy and funding.