‘Indictment bump’ helps Trump raise $34m so far in 2023

The former US leader, who is also facing several other criminal investigations, has tried to use his legal troubles to galvanise supporters, claiming all the cases are politically motivated.

Donald Trump (AP)

Former US president Donald Trump has raised more than $34 million for his 2024 White House run since the start of the year – buoyed by a big bump in donations since the announcement of criminal charges against him, his campaign said.

His total raised after the March 30 indictment approached what he took in over the previous three months, figures showed.