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Depending on your perspective, the 34 guilty verdicts in the hush money trial for former President Donald Trump either brought immense joy or intense frustration. Trump’s supporters have a history of donating money whenever he faces legal troubles, and the announcement of these verdicts was no exception—only this time, the influx of donations was significantly higher than usual.
Following the announcement, WinRed, the payment processor for Republican campaign donations, experienced a crash due to an overwhelming number of people attempting to donate to Trump simultaneously.
What Happened to Donald Trump’s Donation Sites After His Conviction?
Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower on May 30, 2024, in New York City. Photo by James Devaney/GC Images
In a social media statement, Trump’s campaign explained that so many supporters tried to donate that the WinRed pages crashed. Visitors to the site were met with an error message.
Although the error message was eventually resolved, the campaign did not confirm that all issues were fixed. Nonetheless, Trump has a knack for turning adverse situations into fundraising opportunities. It appears that every time something goes wrong for him, he manages to convert it into a new chance for his supporters to contribute.
The donation page is notably designed. It features a message from Trump, in which he declares himself a “political prisoner” who has done “nothing wrong!”
“They’ve raided my home, arrested me, took my mugshot, AND NOW THEY’VE JUST CONVICTED ME!” the message proclaims. Trump also calls on “TEN MILLION pro-Trump patriots” to contribute.
The page includes a picture of Trump’s mugshot from his surrender, captioned with “never surrender.” It offers various donation options, including $20.24, $47, $100, $1,000, $3,300, or an amount of the donor’s choice.
Whether Trump can gather enough donations to overcome his current predicament remains uncertain. His sentencing is scheduled for July 11.