President Trump Is Using Troubles To Raise Money

WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump has spoken out forcefully against the continuing investigations into him and his campaign, calling the appointment of special counsel a "witch hunt," while also saying he respects Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's decision to appoint Robert Mueller in the role. But Trump's campaign — which continues apace — is using even stronger language to denounce the FBI investigation, referring to "unprecedented political attacks" and "sabotage" against the president and his administration."

"It’s SABOTAGE," said Vice President Mike Pence on his personal Facebook Thursday. He continued:

The Fake News Media is working hand-in-hand with Washington’s corrupt bureaucracy to try to slow and block our America First Agenda.
With so many forces out to ruin us, we are turning to you and our most trusted supporters at this critical moment to join us in the trenches to FIGHT BACK. Donate BIG today!

Email solicitations to Trump supporters make similar claims, asking for money to "drain the swamp."

A release from the campaign indicates that this pitch has been fueling campaign donations, noting that on May 17 the campaign and the Republican National Committee raised more than $314,000, which it says is mostly from small donors.

“The American people are with the President stronger than ever before," said Michael Glassner, executive director of Donald J. Trump for President Inc. "The President formed a very unique bond with the American people in the campaign as he understands better than anyone their economic struggles and concerns about the future for their children and grandchildren."

However, regardless of the amount of donations the president receives, there's significant evidence that the American people are gradually supporting the president less, not more. Poll aggregator FiveThirtyEight finds that in an average of Trump's most recent approval ratings, 39.3 percent of Americans approve of his job performance while 54.4 percent disapprove. That's down from a high of 47.8 percent approval and 41.3 percent disapproval.

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