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US banking heir gave Trump campaign fund $50mn after ex-president’s conviction

Timothy Mellon, a conservative billionaire, donated $50 million to a pro-Trump super PAC following the former president's conviction in a hush money trial, bringing his total support for the PAC in this election cycle to $75 million.
Mellon's donation was part of a significant surge in funding that helped Trump's campaign outpace President Joe Biden's fundraising in May, with the super PAC reserving millions for TV ads in Georgia and Pennsylvania.
The pro-Trump super PAC, Make America Great Again Inc., received most of its funding in May from Mellon's donation and had significant funds already on hand.

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The Blade

Trump dwarfs Biden in latest fundraising numbers in show of political force after felony convictions

NEW YORK — Donald Trump's campaign outraised President Joe Biden by more than $60 million last month, according to federal filings that detailed the Republican fundraising explosion sparked by Trump's felony convictions.

9 months ago·Toledo, United States

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Time Magazine

Billionaire Boosts Trump Campaign With $50 Million Donation

Timothy Mellon made his donation on May 31, 2024, just one day after Trump was found guilty in the landmark hush-money trial.

9 months ago·United States

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Just the News

Billionaire donor Timothy Mellon gives $50 million to Trump super PAC

Mellon was born to one of the wealthiest families in the U.S.

9 months ago·Washington, United States

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Common Dreams

Billionaire Makes Largest Donation in 2024 Election Cycle to Pro-Trump Super PAC

Timothy Mellon, the grandson of plutocrat Andrew Mellon, gave $50 million to the Make America Great Again Inc. in May.

9 months ago·United States

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The Independent

Mega-donor gave $50 million to Trump campaign on day of hush-money conviction

A mega-donor gave $50 million to Donald Trump’s campaign on the day of the former president’s hush-money conviction, according to new filings.

9 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Tagesschau

Billionaire apparently spent 50 million dollars on Trump's campaign.

It is said to be the highest individual donation ever made in a US election campaign: A billionaire supports the campaign of former President Trump, according to media reports, with 50 million dollars. High donations are also made for US President Biden.

9 months ago·Hamburg, Germany

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