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Trump pledges to spend $850 million to support Republican candidates
In the United States, Donald Trump announced plans to spend a significant portion of MAGA Inc.'s $850 million to support Republican candidates for the 2026 midterm elections. This announcement was made before his departure to South Carolina, where he expressed confidence in the Republican Party's prospects. Despite MAGA Inc. having spent only $2.3 million of its funds, Trump aims to bolster candidates he considers strong as the party navigates a challenging electoral landscape.

Updated Aug 22, 2026 First published Aug 21, 2026