Money Matters

In Reversal, Donald Trump to Seek Donations to Fund Campaign

Throughout the Republican primary, Trump had touted the fact that he was self-funding his campaign.
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Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is building a finance operation that will raise money for the general election, two people familiar with the plan said.

The finance team will seek to raise money for the Trump campaign directly, as well as under the auspices of a joint fundraising committee, or JFC, with the Republican National Committee, once both sides settle on the terms of the venture.