- Following the initial Republican primary debate, the presidential campaign of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis successfully generated over $1 million in funds within a span of 24 hours, as independently verified by The Post.
- As one of the eight Republican candidates vying for the presidency in 2024, DeSantis recorded this notable surge in fundraising. The contenders seek to leverage their performances from the Wednesday night debate in Milwaukee to establish themselves as credible challengers to the leading candidate, former President Donald Trump.
- ABC News was the first to report on the substantial post-debate contributions amassed by the DeSantis campaign.
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DeSantis Rakes In $1M After First Republican Debate
FILE - Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a fundraising event for U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Aug. 6, 2023, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. On Friday, Aug. 11, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming that Dominion Voting Systems owns a bank that donated $2 million to DeSantis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
