During the 2016 presidential primary cycle, influential Republican donors attempted to curtail Donald Trump's ascent to the nomination by funding other GOP candidates, but their efforts proved futile. Trump not only secured the Republican nomination but also claimed a historic victory against Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

In the current election cycle, these big-money donors initially directed some funds toward Trump's primary challengers, albeit not at the same level as before. However, as they witness Trump's stronghold on the 2024 GOP nomination, their financial support for his opponents has diminished.

'It's becoming clear the cavalry's not coming,' expressed Ken Spain, a longtime GOP strategist and advisor to business interests in Washington.

The donor community acknowledges Trump's strength and the challenge of swaying a significant portion of his support base. Ken Spain further stated, 'You're tilting at windmills if you try' to dislodge him. Rob Collins, co-chair of a super PAC supporting South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, explained in a memo to donors that scaling back advertising would be a sensible business move due to the locked-in nature of this particular electorate.

Given the polls, Trump has emerged as a fundraising powerhouse, predominantly supported by small donors. According to The Wall Street Journal, his campaign raised approximately $25 million between July 1 and September 30, surpassing his closest competitor's $11 million fundraising during the same period.

During the 2016 presidential primary cycle, influential Republican donors attempted to curtail Donald Trump's ascent to the nomination by funding other GOP candidates, but their efforts proved futile. Trump not only secured the Republican nomination but also claimed a historic victory against Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
In the current election cycle, these big-money donors initially directed some funds toward Trump's primary challengers, albeit not at the same level as before. However, as they witness Trump's stronghold on the 2024 GOP nomination, their financial support for his opponents has diminished.
'It's becoming clear the cavalry's not coming,' expressed Ken Spain, a longtime GOP strategist and advisor to business interests in Washington.
The donor community acknowledges Trump's strength and the challenge of swaying a significant portion of his support base. Ken Spain further stated, 'You're tilting at windmills if you try' to dislodge him. Rob Collins, co-chair of a super PAC supporting South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, explained in a memo to donors that scaling back advertising would be a sensible business move due to the locked-in nature of this particular electorate.
Given the polls, Trump has emerged as a fundraising powerhouse, predominantly supported by small donors. According to The Wall Street Journal, his campaign raised approximately $25 million between July 1 and September 30, surpassing his closest competitor's $11 million fundraising during the same period.

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