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Trump Shifts 2024 Campaign Strategy, Seeks Funds from Big Oil, Crypto, and Tobacco at Trump Tower

Oct 27, 2024, 02:09 AM

As Donald Trump campaigns for a return to the White House in the 2024 election, he is reportedly seeking financial support from various wealthy interest groups, including Big Oil, cryptocurrency, and tobacco industries. This marks a significant shift from his 2016 campaign, where he emphasized his wealth and incorruptibility. Current strategies involve appealing to small donors online and engaging in private meetings with billionaires at Trump Tower. Analysts note that Trump's approach has become increasingly transactional, prioritizing financial contributions over core policy convictions. Critics highlight this change, suggesting that he is moving away from his previous stance of representing 'the forgotten man' and instead aligning himself with established interests.