Trump Leans On Creative Bookkeeping to Keep Up in Cash Race
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Donald J. Trump's latest campaign strategies involve limiting payroll expenses and reallocating costs to maximize funds for advertising. This approach raises legal questions under campaign financing regulations.
With only 11 staff members on the payroll compared to the hundreds employed in previous campaigns, Mr. Trump is adopting unconventional tactics to manage his campaign finances.
Trump's campaign adjusts financial handling by classifying rallies as fundraisers, allowing costs to dodge traditional campaign accounting rules, showcasing the complexity of his fiscal strategy.
Federal records indicate that while Trump minimizes his outright campaign expenditures, he aggressively finds ways to leverage circumstances to increase his operational budget for advertisements.
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