President Donald Trump plans to continue raising political funds after Republicans lost control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, according to a report by Axios . The move would allow Trump to remain a dominant force in Republican politics and influence candidate selection ahead of the 2028 elections.
Despite that spending, Republicans lost both chambers of Congress. Trump’s political fundraising extends beyond campaign committees. The fundraising covered political activities as well as projects linked to his presidential library, a planned White House ballroom and other initiatives.
Moreover, MAGA Inc. spent more than $400 million during the 2026 midterm campaign. The Wall Street Journal reported in July that the president had raised more than $800 million since returning to the White House. Trump’s advisers believe maintaining a large fundraising network would help preserve his influence over Republican lawmakers and future candidates as the party begins preparing for the 2028 election cycle, according to Axios.
However, party strategists told Axios that the group’s financial support helped several GOP candidates remain competitive in traditionally Republican districts that unexpectedly became battlegrounds. “I expect to have money left over, and we can use that for ’28,” Trump said in September, according to The Washington Post .
Earlier this year, Trump signaled that he intended to keep part of his campaign funds for future elections.
The effort would support Republican candidates in future elections, including the next presidential race, even though Trump is serving his final term in office.
Trump has told advisers he wants to preserve his fundraising network by either continuing with MAGA Inc., his flagship super PAC, or launching a new political organization, according to Axios.
