Trump Has Record-Setting War Chest For His Reelection Effort

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 22: U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the crowd during a rally in support of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on October 22, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Cruz, the incumbent, is seeking ... HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 22: U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the crowd during a rally in support of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on October 22, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Cruz, the incumbent, is seeking Senate re-election in a high-profile race against Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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President Donald Trump has a grand total of $129 million in his coffers for his reelection effort, a record-setting amount for a sitting President at this stage in the election cycle, according to a Thursday Washington Post report. 

According to FEC data, Trump has been continually inundated with small donor contributions in amounts less than $200.

Trump has also been able to build up his reserves as his legals fees have dropped off.

 

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