Trump is fundraising off third indictment as PAC bleeds cash

Aug. 02, 2023 Politics

Donald Trump is simultaneously running for office and facing dozens of criminal charges. It's expensive. His PAC is nearly broke, and he's starting a legal defense fund.

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Credits

Guest:

Brian Schwartz - CNBC political finance reporter

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins

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