
Former President Donald Trump is weighing how much he'll spend and how many Republican candidates he'll fund in this year's election, as he faces pressure to use tough money and rhetoric to help Republicans gain control of Congress.'
Trump's Save America leadership political action committee has turned into fundraisers since it launched in November 2020, amassing about $112.5 million in cash, but spending only about $17 million to help pay for rallies and promote Republicans, according to the latest federal filings.
Save America's limited spending has raised questions among campaign finance experts and political observers, who say it could signal he is booking money for a presidential run in 2024.
Senior advisers are now jointly making proposals to support candidates running for state and congressional positions in November's general election, two sources familiar with discussions between Trump and his aides told Reuters on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity around the issue.
Trump is expected to make a decision by mid-May.
The expected timing of the mid-term spending plan and some of the details under consideration have not been previously reported.
Proposals include spending estimates and providing candidates with support staff to help with communication and strategy, the sources said. None of the sources had details on the amount of money under consideration.
Councillors are debating whether to target a small number of races where money and staff can help to win or distribute funds in more races, sources told Reuters.