Trump campaign raises USD 61 mn in April, Biden USD 60 mn amidst COVID-19

Washington, May 12 (PTI) US President Donald Trump's re-election campaign raised an impressive USD 61.7 million in April while his Democratic rival and former vice president Joe Biden collected USD 60.5 million at a time when world's biggest ecomy has come to a virtual standstill and over 33 million Americans have lost ir jobs.

Presidential elections are scheduled to be held on vember 3 and two campaigns as of w are raising funds virtually.

Trump, 73, is seeking his re-election in vember presidential polls. Biden, 77, is presumptive presidential minee of Democratic party. He is likely to be formally minated by Democratic National Convention in Wisconsin in August.

two campaigns have taken a hit as public meetings are being held due to social distancing measures.

Republican National Committee (RNC) anunced that Donald J. Trump for President Inc, its authorised joint fundraising committees, and RNC raised USD 61.7 million in April, a record for month.

This brings total haul cycle to over USD 742 million to date, USD 288 million more than Obama re-election effort had at this point. joint entities continue to be in a strong financial position, with over USD 255 million cash in hand.

"While day-to-day life may have slowed this past month, enthusiasm and support for this President has t. With ir time, resources and ultimately ir vote, Americans across this country continue to put ir faith in President Trump," RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said.

On or hand, aver online donation to Biden campaign was USD 32.63, showing a continued grassroots strength even in time of crisis.

Biden for President (BFP) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) anunced that y have raised a combined USD 60.5 million in April.

"April was one of toughest months in history of our country. We w have over a million confirmed cases of COVID-19. More than 80,000 deaths. 33 million Americans have lost ir jobs to pandemic. As a nation, we've experienced ermous pain. We've also witnessed incredible acts of heroism -- from healthcare workers, first responders, grocery store workers, truckers, teachers and millions more," Biden said in an e-mail address to his supporters.

"But look, pain I've seen and heroism I've witnessed have only inspired me to work harder than I ever have before. If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times that we are in battle for soul of this nation. And this crisis has shown us what is at stake if we lose.

" trust you all have put in me as your presumptive minee is humbling. So I’m proud to anunce that for month of April, we raised USD 60.5 million between my campaign and Democratic National Committee. And aver online donation to my campaign was only USD 32.63," Biden said.

Trump 2020 Campaign Manr Brad Parscale said that once again Trump campaign's colossal fundraising haul reaffirms that Trump will lead an unstoppable juggernaut this vember.

"While do-thing Democrats have recklessly held up funds for our nation's small businesses and played political games with lives of American people, President Trump's consistent record of unprecedented action is met with overwhelming enthusiasm and support," he said.