President Trump has approved a plan to channel millions from his personal PAC to support Republican candidates in vulnerable House and Senate races, CNN reports. Advisers privately doubt the GOP can hold its narrow majorities, and $30 million was mentioned as a possible initial allocation. Trump is also planning more battleground appearances but reportedly has mixed feelings about the travel, and tensions with Iran have delayed some events.
Trump Approves Millions From His Personal PAC To Aid Vulnerable Republicans As Control Of Congress Looks Uncertain
President Donald Trump has signed off on a plan to direct millions of dollars from his personal political action committee to Republican candidates considered vulnerable ahead of the midterm elections, CNN reported, citing two people familiar with the decision.
Campaign advisers have privately expressed skepticism that the GOP can retain its slim majorities in both the House and the Senate. While the final total to be distributed has not been set, one official told CNN that $30 million was proposed for an initial tranche of payments.
The funds are expected to be deployed strategically to bolster incumbents and challengers in competitive districts and states where party strategists believe the money can have the greatest impact.
Trump's Campaign Role And Travel Ambivalence
Trump has reportedly begun planning additional in-person appearances in key battleground districts, but sources say he is ambivalent about traveling for extended campaign events. "He loves to travel, but he hates to travel," an adviser told CNN, noting that tensions with Iran have delayed some plans.
"We'll see how long that lasts," the adviser said. "Once he's traveling, he's like: 'Why am I doing this? I want to be doing other things.'"
Details remain fluid as campaign officials finalize where and when the PAC money will be allocated. For the full report, see CNN.
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