Reports indicate that Donald Trump has amassed a staggering $600 million war chest for the midterms, raising questions about his future influence and whether he'll actually spend it on anyone else.
Reports indicate that Donald Trump has amassed a staggering $600 million war chest for the midterms, raising questions about his future influence and whether he'll actually spend it on anyone else.

He Who Must Not Be Broke

Blimey! You won't believe what I overheard at the Leaky Cauldron. Apparently He Who Must Not Be Named (well in this case it's Donald Trump but same difference right?) has been busy as a house elf on speed raking in more gold than Gringotts itself! Word on the street—Diagon Alley Pennsylvania Avenue same thing—is he's got a war chest of at least $600 million for the upcoming midterm elections. And the best part? He can't even run again! It's like having a Nimbus 2000 and being grounded. Utterly pointless unless...unless he's planning something truly spectacular.

From Muggle Averse to Money Obsessed

Remember when Trump wasn't bothered with chasing every last Knut and sickle? Seems like a lifetime ago. Now he's got a fundraising schedule more aggressive than a Hippogriff protecting its nest. They say he's aiming for a billion! A billion! That's enough to buy every single Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans in the wizarding world and still have enough left over to bribe a dragon or two. Apparently he sees it as pure power. By gathering such absurd amounts of money he'll be in the position to have immense power and influence as president. Makes you wonder doesn't it? Maybe he's found a real life version of Felix Felicis.

Double Double Toil and Trouble: Fundraising Edition

The story goes that right after winning he got on the phone demanding donors "double up." If they tossed in a million before he wanted another million! Imagine old Dumbledore doing that! 'Ah yes Harry you gave generously to S.P.E.W. last year. Now about doubling that contribution...' The man's timing they say is impeccable right after winning the influence is at it's highest. Like Snape brewing a perfect potion he knew exactly when to strike and seize the initiative.

The Golden Snitch of Influence

This isn't just about the midterms mind you. Oh no. This is about cementing his influence over the Republican Party until well 2028 and beyond! It is possible that his intentions are to stay in the minds of the people forever. They say he wants to be the party's kingmaker the puppet master pulling all the strings. In my humble opinion that's one slippery slope to an Azkaban sized disaster if I've ever seen one.

Spending Like Gilderoy Lockhart: All Hype No Substance?

Here's where it gets interesting. Will he actually spend all this wizarding wealth on other candidates? Or will he hoard it like a dragon sitting on its pile? History suggests he's more of the latter. Remember the 2022 midterms? He sat on a mountain of gold while his endorsed candidates were left to fight with rusty butter knives. So will he actually spend it? Only Merlin knows but I wouldn't bet my Firebolt on it.

Alohomora to the Midterms

Trump's planning to be very involved in the midterms making endorsements and all the rest. He wants to stop Democrats from getting any more power as he is still very bitter about the impeachments and wants to stop that from happening ever again. Now he is using his influence to make changes to how the elections are run trying to use his power in any way possible. It's all a bit like Voldemort trying to rewrite history isn't it? And we all know how that ended. 'From now on every Ministry official shall wear a pointy hat!' Oh wait that was just Fudge. My mistake. Still you get the idea.


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