Rep. James Comer urges Trump to deploy MAGA Inc.’s $400 million war chest for midterms
Rep. James Comer asked President Donald Trump to use the hundreds of millions in MAGA Inc.’s super-PAC for the upcoming midterm races.
Representative James Comer told a morning program that numerous House members hope President Donald Trump will tap the $400 million accumulated by his MAGA Inc. super-PAC for the 2026 midterm elections, stressing that every cent could be decisive. Comer pointed out that donors are increasingly directing small-dollar contributions to MAGA Inc., leaving individual members with reduced online fundraising. Although Trump previously said he could spend the cash however he sees fit, he has not detailed any allocations ahead of the fall campaign season.
The appeal comes amid Republican concerns about financing what they describe as a "historical" election that could shape the nation’s direction and Trump’s second-term prospects. In parallel, billionaire Elon Musk’s America PAC has already contributed over $800,000 to several congressional races this cycle, supporting candidates such as Thomas Kean Jr., Ken Paxton, Mike Rogers, Mike Lawler and Ashley Hinson.
Why it matters
Super-PAC spending could tip the balance in the crucial 2026 midterm elections.
How this story developed
- Aug 15 Trump aides say president reluctant to campaign for down-ballot Republicans
- Sep 1 President Trump arrived in Texas to fundraise for Ken Paxton.
- Sep 1 GOP donors publicly request a $100‑$200 million cash injection from MAGA Inc.’s $403 million reserve.
- Sep 1 The US House passed a short‑term funding bill to keep the government operating at current levels until 11 December, and the Senate has already approved it.
- Sep 1 Lone Star Liberty PAC committed $15 million to a new television advertising campaign for Paxton.
- Sep 1 Eight House Democrats voted with Republicans on the anti‑socialism resolution.
- Sep 2 House approved a continuing resolution extending federal funding to Dec. 11, averting a shutdown.
- Sep 2 Senior advisors to President Trump are urging the administration to limit the Iran war until the November 3 elections, relying on economic pressure rather than expanded military action.
- Sep 2 The resolution was defeated in the House vote.
- Sep 2 The Cook Political Report moved Texas and Iowa into toss‑up status.
- Sep 2 Democratic leadership assigned the Committee on Caucus Rules to decide on consequences for the two lawmakers.
- Sep 2 A poll shows Talarico at 44.0% and Paxton at 43.4% among likely voters.
- Sep 3 Jeffries has not yet met individually with Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez.
- Sep 3 Trump advisers have begun actively lobbying to limit escalation of the Iran war before the midterm elections.
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