Donald Trump's Spending For Elections Reaches Almost $25 Million

Donald Trump, the billionaire businessman, who is the front-runner for the GOP presidential nomination, has spent a fortune to fund his election campaign.

Having given the drive an additional $6.85 million in the previous month, Trump brought up the complete Trump-to-Trump loan amount to a total of $24.38 million. All the investments have supported his preparation for the primary battles of March, and will also add bricks to the staff needed for his campaign, compared to his rivals in the Presidential contest, according to wltx. 

Hence, his staff consisted of 100 by February end. This was more than the 88 listed by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, pointed out a review of Federal Election Commission reports that were filed late Sunday.

A survey last month showed that his drive spent a lot of money on yard signs, stickers, and hats. His caps roared with his slogan, "Make America Great Again."

Even though he is not actively asking for funds, he received more than $2 million last month. About three-quarters of that money dribbled in at the rate of $200 or less, say his filings.

In February, Trump's receipts, which were a blend of loans, donations and his $32,000 given for his campaign, added to slightly more than $9.2 million, which is slightly less than about $12 million raised by his rival Cruz in the previous month.

However, Trump has an edge over his rivals due to his prominence in political TV news, which makes him pay little for advertising. While he spent only $3.5 million on "media", Cruz had to spend about $9 million, according to the filings.

However, it is not clear how much will roll into the party in the form of donations.

"It's a real dilemma he's created," said Vin Weber, a former member of Congress who advised the presidential campaigns of Bob Dole, George W. Bush, and Mitt Romney. "A lot of the people who would raise money for the party are not big Trump fans," Weber said.