President Joe Biden and his allies have nearly tripled Donald Trump's network in ad spending over the past month and a half, while the former president has had to earmark millions in campaign funds for legal costs — and sits in a New York court for his hush money trial. .
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Biden is building an early advertising edge as Trump spends millions in legal fees
From CNN's David Wright
From March 6, after Super Tuesday, when Trump effectively clinched the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, to April 21, Biden's campaign and other Democratic advertisers spent $27.2 million on ads for the presidential race, while the Trump campaign and GOP advertisers spent about $9.3 million. For AdImpact data.
Advertising cost data (Presidential race, March 6 to April 21)
- Democrats: $27,153,293
- Republicans: $9,344,948
During that time, Biden's campaign has spent millions in key battleground states, including $4.1 million in Michigan, $3.9 million in Pennsylvania and at least $2 million in Arizona, Wisconsin and Georgia. The Biden network has used much of its airtime to promote the administration's first-term record and vilify Trump, focusing on key issues like this one. Cost of living And Abortion rights.
Meanwhile, Trump's network has been unable to match that effort since he became the presumptive nominee, although the pro-Trump super PAC, MAGA Inc. It recently ramped up its advertising, booking $1 million worth of airtime in Pennsylvania to coincide with Biden's latest campaign. The state has been swinging for the past week.
Trump has benefited from a nearly $3 million anti-Biden campaign from outside groups affiliated with the oil and gas industries. Running ads Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin criticize California fuel standards protected By the Biden administration. But despite some recent signs of activity, Trump's network broadcasts have been significantly higher since his general election matchup with Biden has been in focus. And The latest round of FEC filings As Trump's ongoing legal battles siphon millions from his campaign coffers, Biden's fundraising prowess shows how he can leverage that publicity advantage.
