A fundraiser started on GoFundMe authorized by former President Donald Trump has raised over $3 million as of Tuesday afternoon.
The page surpassed $1 million raised just hours after being created.
“President Donald J. Trump has launched this GoFundMe campaign as an official response for MAGA supporters to offer their financial assistance to their fellow Americans impacted by Hurricane Helene,” the description on the GoFundMe page says.
“With so many across the Southeastern U.S. facing challenges after the storm, President Trump is on the ground in communities to see the aftermath firsthand. All donations will be directed to help those most affected by Hurricane Helene.”
On a visit to Valdosta, Georgia this week, Trump made a stop to deliver essential aid including food, water, and other supplies on Monday in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destruction.
Accompanying him was Franklin Graham, the elder son of Billy Graham and the leader of Samaritan’s Purse as well as the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Upon his arrival, Trump shared plans to collaborate with Graham and his organization, Samaritan’s Purse, to facilitate the distribution of the aid to those affected.
In Valdosta, Trump conveyed to the locals, “We came down with truckloads of things, and we’re going to have that done by Franklin’s incredible organization. They’ve done such a good job. We’ve done this before, but we have a lot of truckloads of different items, from oil to water, to all sorts of equipment that’s going to help” those in Georgia.
He went on to express his solidarity, saying, “We’re here today to stand in complete solidarity with the people of Georgia, with all of the suffering and the terrible aftermath of Hurricane Helene.” During his speech, Trump paused for a moment of silence to honor the 91 lives lost to the hurricane.
