Trump Spent 91 Cents to Raise Each Dollar as Troubles Mounted

  • Trump spent $22 million to raise $24 million, filing shows
  • SMS, digital ads and lists ate up most of third-quarter haul

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Former President Donald Trump raised $24 million in the third quarter, a 41% increase over the previous quarter, but he spent $22 million to do it.

Trump spent 91 cents to raise every dollar, according to the latest filings with the Federal Election Commission.