Former NBC Executive Targets Barron Trump in ‘Creepy’ Tweet on His 18th Birthday
In a concerning move, a former NBC executive took to Twitter to target Barron Trump, the son of former President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump, on his 18th birthday. The ‘Outnumbered’ panel discussed this tweet, describing it as “creepy” and raising concerns about the treatment of children in politics.
Wealthy Donors from Nikki Haley’s Campaign Now Supporting President Biden’s Re-election
Wealthy donors who previously supported former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s now-suspended presidential campaign are now flocking to support President Joe Biden’s re-election bid. Harry Sloan, a prominent businessman and media mogul who was a backer of Haley’s campaign, has made efforts to convince his wealthy friends and Republican business leaders to get behind Biden. Sloan admitted to reaching out to several people and plans to host a fundraiser for Biden as the campaign progresses. At least half a dozen former Haley donors have already signed on to support Biden’s campaign.
This initiative was initiated by Biden campaign co-chair Jeffrey Katzenberg and campaign finance chair Rufus Gifford, who aim to attract former Haley supporters who are disenchanted with the idea of Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for president for a third time.
Trump Campaign Responds to the Effort
When asked about this effort, Trump campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt emphasized that Americans from all backgrounds, including Republicans, Independents, and disillusioned Democrats, are coalescing around President Trump. Leavitt stated that they are joining the greatest political movement in history to end Joe Biden’s chaos and make America strong, safe, and successful again.
Former President Trump’s Warning to Supporters of Nikki Haley
In a post on Truth Social in January, former President Trump issued a warning to those continuing to support Nikki Haley after his victory over her in the New Hampshire primary. Trump stated that anyone who makes a contribution to Haley will be permanently barred from the MAGA camp, as he prioritizes putting America first. Haley eventually dropped out of the race following a poor performance on Super Tuesday, but notably did not endorse the former president.
Trump’s Fundraising Efforts
While President Trump currently trails Biden in campaign cash, he is aiming to even the playing field with the formation of his own joint fundraising committee with the Republican National Committee (RNC). Trump is also looking to garner support from his own wealthy supporters, including an upcoming fundraising event hosted by billionaire investor John Paulson in Palm Beach, Florida.
Campaign Finance Update
According to the latest filings with the Federal Election Commission, Biden’s re-election campaign outraised the Trump campaign by a two-to-one margin last month. Biden’s campaign also enjoys a significant cash-on-hand advantage of $71 million compared to Trump’s $34 million at the end of February. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) also outpaced the Republican National Committee (RNC) by nearly $6 million in fundraising last month.
Conclusion
As the 2024 campaign trail progresses, former supporters of Nikki Haley’s campaign are now lending their support to President Biden’s re-election bid. This shift in donor support highlights the ongoing dynamics within the Republican Party and the efforts of both campaigns to raise funds for their respective campaigns.
