Trump Campaign Now Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations
The Trump campaign has started accepting cryptocurrency donations, allowing individuals with a hefty fortune in Bitcoin to contribute to the former president’s cause. This move comes as Trump’s campaign apparatus raised more money in April than President Joe Biden’s, reflecting a slowdown in fundraising for the Democratic president. Trump’s campaign raised $76.2 million in April, compared to Biden’s $51 million. However, Biden still leads in cash on hand with $84.5 million compared to Trump’s $48 million.
In other political news, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, running as the Republican nominee for the state’s Senate seat, released his campaign’s first TV ad promising to codify Roe v. Wade. Meanwhile, Republicans in West Virginia are considering pulling Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin into the state’s governor’s race after a dissatisfying Republican primary result.
In Oregon, Democratic primary voters in a swing House district rejected their previous far-left nominee in favor of a more broadly appealing candidate to take on first-term Republican incumbent Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer. State Rep. Janelle Bynum defeated attorney Jamie McLeod-Skinner in the Democratic primary, denying the more progressive McLeod-Skinner a rematch with Chavez-DeRemer in the November contest.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi rallied the Democratic faithful in Nevada, emphasizing the importance of the ground game in ensuring President Biden’s reelection. Pelosi mocked presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, calling him “what’s-his-name” and expressing confidence in Biden’s victory. Pelosi highlighted the need for Democrats to unite and mobilize voters to secure a win in the upcoming election.
Overall, the political landscape is heating up as campaigns gear up for the upcoming elections, with fundraising, candidate endorsements, and strategic moves shaping the race. Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving political scene.
