Staff Reports
It appears the fundraising race is heating up, and Donald Trump is crushing it. His campaign reports raising a staggering $331 million in the second quarter this year, putting President Biden’s numbers to shame. Biden’s team managed to rake in $264 million in the same period—a solid effort, but not enough to beat The Donald. Trump’s team pocketed an impressive $111.8 million in June alone, sealing the deal.
And it’s not just about the cash coming in; it’s also about what’s left over. Trump’s campaign coffers are sitting pretty with a cool $284.9 million, compared to Biden’s relatively modest $240 million. While Biden is hemorrhaging cash left, right, and center and still slipping in the polls, Trump is riding high with a war chest ready to tackle the next round of battles.
Inside the Beltway: Trump's vigorous campaign gallops past Biden in latest fundraising numbers – https://t.co/7Rh8eZmUmS – @washtimes
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) July 4, 2024
Chris LaCivita and Susan Wiles, key players in the Trump campaign, point out that despite Biden blowing nearly $120 million on TV ads, cable spots, and radio jingles, voter enthusiasm for Trump continues to skyrocket. As the Democrats gear up for yet another infighting spectacle post-Biden’s debate flubs, the Trump train shows no signs of slowing down.
Meanwhile, over in the land of more government overreach, New Jersey is chomping at the bit to ban gas-powered leaf blowers. Yes, you read that right. A bill is set to eliminate those trusty two-stroke engines that homeowners and landscapers rely on. The ban also looks to limit the four-stroke engines to just four months of the year for non-residential zones.
The bill’s backers claim these machines are pollutant nightmares, contributing to everything from acid rain to hearing loss. But this legislation reeks of yet another leftist attempt to control consumer choice and hammer small businesses. Following California’s lead, New Jersey seems eager to dismantle personal freedoms, one leaf blower at a time.
On the more serious side of policy enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville, KY, recently seized a treasure trove of counterfeit jewelry. The 2,387 pieces of fake bling were disguised with brand names like Rolex and Gucci and, had they been real, would’ve fetched over $10 million. The counterfeit goods originated in China, which is the usual suspect for these imitation products. CBP noted the massive spike in IP rights violations, seeing a 662% increase in transactions from 2015 to 2023.
To cap things off, the latest poll numbers spell more good news for Trump supporters. A solid 42% of Americans plan to cast their ballot for Trump come November, with Republicans overwhelmingly backing him. Conversely, Biden trails with 40%, and Robert F. Kennedy pulls in a feeble 5%. With both men and women siding more with Trump, it looks like it could be a tough race ahead for the incumbent president.
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So, as the political circus continues to unfold, Trump’s fundraising prowess, government overreach in New Jersey, and the ongoing fight against counterfeit goods paint a vivid picture of the current state of affairs. Let the games begin.
