
Kamala Harris’ dramatic entry into the presidential race triggered a record day of donations for Democrats, who raised nearly $64 million in the 12 hours after Joe Biden handed over the baton.
Democrats claim the final total may be as high as $90 million raised in the 24 hours since the president’s announcement Sunday afternoon.
Donald Trump set a Republican record when he raked in nearly $53 million in 24 hours after his felony conviction in May.
With donors hesitating over the uncertainty surrounding the president’s health, Trump’s White House war chest had recently overtaken his Democratic rival. Now Biden’s decision to stand down and endorse Harris appears to have opened the floodgates for Democratic grass roots donors.
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