Republican Party's Online Donation Platform Overwhelmed After Trump Verdict
After a Manhattan jury found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts, the Republican Party's online donation platform, WinRed, was overwhelmed and shut down due to high traffic. Republicans rallied behind Trump, with many choosing to donate to his campaign in response to the verdict.
Key Points
- WinRed shut down after high traffic following Trump's guilty verdict
- Many Republicans chose to donate to Trump's campaign after the verdict
- Trump's fundraising push is expected to continue
- Trump's allies are encouraging Americans to donate to his campaign
Pros
- Republicans rallied behind Trump with increased donations
- Increased fundraising for Trump's campaign
Cons
- WinRed's functionality was incapacitated due to high traffic