Trump’s $274M Fundraising Haul Draws Major Crypto Backers
Former President Donald Trump's political machine raised $274 million in the first half of 2025, with cryptocurrency billionaires emerging as significant contributors. The funds flowed through three leadership PACs and MAGA Inc., his primary super PAC, according to Federal Election Commission filings released Friday.
Elite fundraising dinners—including a $1.5 million-per-plate event targeting crypto and AI investors—accounted for $177 million of MAGA Inc.'s total haul. While attendee lists remain undisclosed, filings reveal Susquehanna International Group co-founder Jeff Yass contributed $16 million. The Trump campaign has actively courted digital asset proponents, reflecting the industry's growing political influence.