Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign raised more than $300 million in August, more than double what former President Donald Trump raised in the same period, two sources familiar with Harris’ fundraising numbers told NBC News.
The sources did not disclose the exact amount of the fundraising, but the more than $300 million figure involving the campaign and related entities shows that the high pace of fundraising has not slowed since President Joe Biden’s July 21 announcement. will withdraw from seeking the Democratic nomination.
The next campaign finance disclosure deadline for Harris’ campaign is Sept. 20.
Two sources also said there are plans to hold several fundraisers for Harris this month. One of the sources said that there are events that could happen in New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
NBC News sought comment from the Harris campaign.
Harris’ campaign hit major milestones in August, including electing Minnesota governor Tim Waltz and holding a four-day star-studded convention in Chicago.
After the convention, Harris said campaign officials raised the issue It is more than 540 million dollars Since Harris took the reins of the campaign.
The big fundraising numbers for Harris come on the heels of the Trump campaign announcing that it and related entities raised $130 million in August, with nearly $300 million in cash. Trump’s campaign reported that 98% of the month’s donations generated less than $200.
“These fundraising numbers from August are a reflection of that movement and will bring President Trump’s America First movement back to the White House so we can overcome the abysmal failures of Harris and Biden,” said Brian Hughes, Trump’s senior campaign adviser.