# MEMORANDUM **To:** Delaware Republican Base **From:** Concerned Republican Advocates **Date:** May 19, 2025 **Subject:** Transparency on Trump 47 Committee Funding and Delaware GOP Finances ## Purpose This memorandum provides clarity on the Trump 47 Committee’s financial contributions to the Republican State Committee of Delaware, as reported by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). We aim to address circulating discussions about these funds, highlight the structure of the transactions, and urge our party to secure better financial arrangements to strengthen our local efforts. ## Background: Delaware GOP’s Financial Activity The FEC’s publicly accessible data (available at [https://www.fec.gov](https://www.fec.gov/)) details the financial activity of the Republican State Committee of Delaware (FEC ID: C00172510) for the 2023-2024 election cycle and the first quarter of 2025. The committee’s FEC landing page is [https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00172510/](https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00172510/). Total receipts for 2023-2024 were $2,452,817.69, with $93,466.82 received in Q1 2025. A significant portion of these funds—$1,881,996.68—came from the Trump 47 Committee (FEC ID: C00867937) as of March 31, 2025. Of this amount, $1,840,109.18 was disbursed to the Republican National Committee (RNC, FEC ID: C00003418), leaving the Delaware GOP with $42,032.50 retained from transactions on June 27, 2024, and August 27, 2024. All transaction details are available online at: - Receipts: [https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?data_type=processed&committee_id=C00172510&contributor_name=C00867937](https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?data_type=processed&committee_id=C00172510&contributor_name=C00867937) - Disbursements: [https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?data_type=processed&committee_id=C00172510&recipient_name=C00003418](https://www.fec.gov/data/disbursements/?data_type=processed&committee_id=C00172510&recipient_name=C00003418) ## The Concern: Unfavorable Financial Arrangements While Delaware’s campaign finance laws facilitate pass-through or conduit arrangements, the current structure disproportionately benefits the RNC over the Delaware GOP. Key concerns include: 1. **Minimal Retention by Delaware GOP** The Delaware GOP retained only $42,032.50 from $1,881,996.68 received from the Trump 47 Committee. This includes $21,000 from each of the first two transactions and $2.50 from each of the next two, with no retention from the subsequent four transactions. This small share limits our party’s ability to fund local campaigns and operations. 2. **Comparison to Delaware Democrats** The Delaware Democratic Party operates a similar pass-through arrangement but retains a larger share of funds, as evidenced by FEC data. Their ability to negotiate better terms highlights a missed opportunity for the Delaware GOP to maximize local resources. 3. **Lack of Transparency and Advocacy** The limited retention was not widely communicated to the base, fostering confusion and reducing trust. Stronger advocacy for Delaware’s interests could have secured a more equitable deal, ensuring greater financial support for our state-level priorities. ## The Reality: Missed Opportunities Weaken Our Party The current arrangement reflects a structural disadvantage for the Delaware GOP: - **Limited Local Resources:** Retaining only $42,032.50 from nearly $1.9 million restricts our ability to invest in voter outreach, candidate recruitment, and campaign infrastructure. - **Unequal Partnerships:** The RNC’s significant benefit from Delaware’s conduit role underscores a need for renegotiating terms to prioritize our state’s needs. - **Strategic Oversight:** Failing to secure a better deal suggests a lack of focus on strengthening the Delaware GOP’s financial position, critical in a blue-leaning state. ## Moving Forward: A Call to Action To ensure the Delaware GOP maximizes its financial resources and strengthens its position, we propose the following steps: 1. **Renegotiate Pass-Through Terms:** Advocate for a higher retention rate in future conduit arrangements, modeling the Delaware Democrats’ more favorable deal. 2. **Enhance Transparency:** Regularly communicate FEC-reported financial activities to the base, fostering trust and engagement. 3. **Prioritize Local Investment:** Allocate retained funds to voter registration drives, candidate development, and targeted campaign strategies. 4. **Leverage Delaware’s Laws:** Use our state’s campaign finance framework to negotiate deals that bolster the Delaware GOP’s resources and influence. ## Conclusion The Trump 47 Committee’s $1,881,996.68 contribution to the Delaware GOP, with only $42,032.50 retained, highlights an unfavorable financial arrangement that limits our party’s potential. We must demand better terms, increase transparency, and prioritize local investment to build a stronger Republican presence in Delaware. Let us unite to ensure our financial strategies support real results in future elections. ![[trump47.png]]