#Trump campaign raises over $20 million in first virtual fundraiser

The Trump re-election campaign raised more than $20 million in its first virtual fundraiser that was hosted by President Trump’s son, Donald Jr.

“Trump Victory’s groundbreaking fundraising record proves the American people are passionate about gaining four more years under President Trump’s strong leadership,” Trump Victory Finance Committee National Chairman Kimberly Guilfoyle, who also co-hosted the event, said in a statement on Tuesday.

Guilfoyle, who is Donald Jr.’s girlfriend, said 300,000 donations led to the fundraising haul.

“Across the nation, the SILENT MAJORITY are coming together to donate their valuable time and hard-earned money to help make this President’s re-election a reality,” she said. “The most important measure of success in this race is enthusiasm, and the enthusiasm from President Trump’s supporters cannot be matched.”

The take from the virtual fundraiser outpaced the $14 million raised on Trump’s birthday, during a campaign push on June 14.

It also swamped fundraisers former Vice President Joe Biden held last month.

He raised $7.6 million during a virtual event with former President Barack Obama and $6 million with Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

But Biden and the Democrats won the fundraiser battle in the third quarter, bringing in $282 million compared to the $266 million by Trump and Republican groups.

Still, Trump has an edge with cash on hand on Biden, with $292 million in the bank at the end of June.

Biden has $242 million.