2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

Republican National Committee (RNC) Has Raised $199.5 Million This Cycle, Including $27.2 million in July

RNC Has Raised $199.5 Million This Cycle
 
WASHINGTON – Today the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced it has raised $199.5 million this cycle, including $27.2 million in July. The Party currently has $34.5 million cash on hand.
 
“Thanks to a high level of grassroots support and our Joint Fundraising Agreements with the Trump campaign, the RNC is raising the resources we need to elect Donald Trump president and preserve our majorities in the House and Senate,” said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. “We will continue to bolster our fundraising efforts all the way through Election Day.”
 
RNC Fundraising Fast Facts:
• Total raised in July 2016: $27.2 million
• Cycle raised to date: $199.5 million
• Total cash on hand: $34.5 million
• Donations $200.00 or less: 96%
• Avg. donation in July 2016: $105.00
• Debt: $7.7 million

RNC And Trump Campaign Meet With National Hispanic Advisory Council For Trump

RNC And Trump Campaign Meet With National Hispanic Advisory Council For Trump
 
WASHINGTON -- Today Donald J. Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC) will convene the National Hispanic Advisory Council for Trump, a diverse group of national Hispanic leaders who are advising the campaign and sharing Mr. Trump’s proposals with the Hispanic community.

These business, civic, and faith-based Hispanic leaders have travelled from twelve states to meet at Trump Tower in New York City, where they will share their insights and experience with Mr. Trump and his campaign team in order to achieve victory this November. Many of these faith leaders represent hundreds of thousands of Hispanic evangelicals nationwide concerned about the direction of the nation, and are prepared to relay Mr. Trump’s message of ending the failed status quo to their congregations and media audiences.

“The RNC joins the Trump campaign in recognizing the diverse group of Hispanic leaders who are generously giving of their time and talent to be a part of the National Hispanic Advisory Council for Trump,” said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. “Their participation is just one component of our expansive effort to engage the Hispanic community, and their contributions will help us compete for every vote in every community all the way through Election Day.”

After the meeting with Mr. Trump, the NHAC will discuss strategies for ensuring the Hispanic community understands Mr. Trump’s proposals to turn around an anemic economy, revive a shrinking middle class, and end international terrorism.

The members of the National Hispanic Advisory Council for Trump are:

California
Mario Rodriguez
 
Colorado
Jerry Natividad
State Rep. Clarice Navarro
George Rivera
 
Florida
Pastor Marco Bramnick
Pastor Alberto Delgado
State Rep. Jose Felix Diaz
State Rep. Carlos Trujillo
 
Georgia
Javier Polit
 
Illinois
Jovita Carranza
 
Kentucky
State Sen. Ralph Alvarado
 
Maryland
Jose Fuentes Agostini

Michigan
Joseph Guzman
 
Montana
Lolita Zinke
 
Nevada
Jesus Marquez

Texas
Eddie Aldrete
Henry Bonilla
Rick Figueroa
Jacob Monty
Pastor Ramirez Pena
Massey Villareal
 
Virginia
Grace Flores Hughes
Luis Quinones
 
More members of the National Hispanic Advisory Council for Trump will be announced in the near future.

Governor Mike Pence in Pipersville, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Governor Mike Pence in Pipersville, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Worth and Company, Inc.
5161 Applebutter Road
Pipersville, PA 18947

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 4:00 PM (EST)

Governor Mike Pence will be holding a rally at Worth & Company, Inc.

Doors open at 1pm

https://www.donaldjtrump.com/schedule/register/pipersville-pa/

New Hillary for America TV Ad "For Those Who Depend on Us"

Hillary for America Releases Ad Lifting Working Families Up

Today, Hillary for America launched a new television ad entitled "For Those Who Depend on Us," highlighting Clinton's plan to lift Latino working families up and ensure they get ahead and stay ahead. While Donald Trump is painting Latinos as "criminals," demeaning immigrants and doubling down on his dangerous deportation policies, Clinton is putting forward an agenda that will help Latino families build a better future.

Continuing her lifelong record of standing up for families and children, the ad provides a snapshot of Clinton's agenda for a new economic future for the Latino community. From building an economy that works for everyone-- not just those at the top--to providing relief for child care costs or fighting for equal pay for Latinas, the ad underscores how Clinton's plan will benefit Latino families. Clinton's vision for our country--one in which we are stronger together-- stands in stark contrast with Trump's divisive and reckless agenda for our country.  The ad is airing in FL, IA. NC, NH, NV, OH and PA.

Senator Tim Kaine to Campaign on Jobs and the Economy in Las Vegas on Monday, August 22, 2016

Senator Tim Kaine to Campaign on Jobs and the Economy in Las Vegas on Monday, August 22, 2016

On Monday, August 22, vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine will campaign in Nevada, where he will highlight Hillary Clinton’s plan to create an economy that works for all, not just those at the top.

Members of the public interested in attending the Las Vegas event should RSVP here.

Rally with Senator Kaine in Las Vegas
When: Monday, August 22 at 11:30 AM PDT
Doors open to public: 9:00 AM PDT
Where: Local 525 Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Center, 750 Legion Way, Las Vegas, NV 89110

Donald J. Trump Statement on Resignation of Paul Manafort

Donald J. Trump Statement on Resignation of Paul Manafort

“This morning Paul Manafort offered, and I accepted, his resignation from the campaign. I am very appreciative for his great work in helping to get us where we are today, and in particular his work guiding us through the delegate and convention process. Paul is a true professional and I wish him the greatest success.”

– Donald J. Trump

Donald J. Trump Rally at Luedecke Arena in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Donald J. Trump Rally at Luedecke Arena in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Luedecke Arena
7311 Decker Lane
Austin, TX 78724

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 7:30 PM (CST)

Donald J. Trump will be holding a rally at Luedecke Arena

Doors open at 4:30pm

https://www.donaldjtrump.com/schedule/register/austin-tx/

Donald J. Trump Launches First Television Ad of the General Election “Two Americas: Immigration”

DONALD J. TRUMP LAUNCHES FIRST TELEVISION AD OF THE GENERAL ELECTION

(New York, NY) August 19, 2016 - Donald J. Trump today released his first television ad of the general election, to begin airing immediately. The ad, entitled “Two Americas: Immigration,” illustrates one of many important contrasts between Mr. Trump and Hillary Clinton and highlights an issue, which has been a cornerstone of Mr. Trump's candidacy, strongly resonating with millions of Americans over the last year.

The ad release further cements a very strong week for Mr. Trump and the campaign, in which he delivered a definitive message laying out his vision for defeating radical Islamic terrorism and restoring law and order in front of enthusiastic crowds, while also previewing next week’s campaign focus: ending the unfair practice of illegal immigration.

The new ad provides a stark comparison between Hillary Clinton’s reality in which Americans are victims of the rigged system in Washington that compromises our borders, jeopardizes our jobs, and flouts our laws, and Mr. Trump’s vision for our country in which we secure our borders and put American jobs and safety first.

The campaign will spend $4.8 million dollars to air this ad and more on television stations over the next 10 days in the battleground states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Florida.

To view the ad, please click here: https://youtu.be/3mKzYPt0Bu4

TRANSCRIPT:

VO: In Hillary Clinton’s America:

The system stays rigged against Americans.

Syrian refugees flood in.

Illegal immigrants convicted of committing crimes get to stay.

Collecting Social Security benefits, skipping the line.

Our border open.

It’s more of the same, but worse.

Donald Trump’s America is secure.

Terrorists and dangerous criminals: kept out.

The border: secured.

Our families: safe.

Change that makes America safe again.

Donald Trump for President.

I’m Donald Trump, and I approve this message.

Donald J. Trump Rally at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Mississippi on Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Donald J. Trump Rally at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Mississippi on Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Mississippi Coliseum
1207 Mississippi Street
Jackson, MS 39202

Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 7:00 PM (EST)

Donald J. Trump will hold a rally at Mississippi Coliseum

Doors open at 4pm

https://www.donaldjtrump.com/schedule/register/jackson-ms/

Donald J. Trump Rally ​at James A. Rhodes Arena in ​Akron, Ohio on Monday, August 22, 2016

Donald J. Trump Rally ​at James A. Rhodes Arena in ​Akron, Ohio on Monday, August 22, 2016

The University of Akron
373 Carroll Street
Akron, OH 44325

Monday, August 22, 2016 at 7:00 PM (EST)

Donald J. Trump will hold a rally at James A. Rhodes Arena

Doors open at 4:00 PM

https://www.donaldjtrump.com/schedule/register/akron-oh/