Former President Donald Trump's endorsement of car dealership owner Bernie Moreno for Ohio’s Senate seat has led to a surge in spending at Trump's businesses by Republican candidates and political groups. Moreno's campaign alone spent approximately $96,000 at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, making him one of the top political spenders at the Florida club.
Analysis of federal campaign finance data reveals that Republican candidates and groups are on track to spend more on Trump's businesses this year than in any year since 2016. Trump himself has been the biggest spender, directing over $28 million in campaign donations to his businesses over the last decade.
