Trump-aligned groups are pouring money into the midterm races

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Big money groups aligned with President Donald Trump are pouring huge sums of cash into midterm races in the final sprint toward Election Day. The groups have now reserved more than $130 million in advertising, according to AdImpact, which tracks ad buys and media spending. The flood shows Trump’s willingness to spend part of his own stockpile on Republican candidates who were desperate for his financial support, but its impact remains uncertain. Advertising rates are higher now, meaning the money may not go as far even though some voters are just starting to tune in. The spending includes $27 million from Safety and Affordability PAC, a new group that is affiliated with Trump’s main political committee, MAGA Inc., according to a person with direct knowledge of the organization who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private plans.

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