Newly Released Documents Reveal Funding for Jan. 6 Rally Organizers

A recent release of 1,900 pages of records in the federal election-interference case against former President Donald Trump has disclosed how funds were allocated for the “Stop the Steal” rally near the White House on January 6, 2021. These records have become a focal point in the ongoing federal charges against Trump, who maintains that he is not guilty.

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is presently evaluating the newly released documents. The release of these records has been opposed by Trump, who claims that the dissemination of such information would prejudice potential jurors and endanger witnesses just weeks before the upcoming election.

According to the records, an unnamed organization allocated up to $3 million for the January 6 rally and its associated events. This budget covered expenses for transporting VIP guests and protesters to Washington, as well as financing advertisements to demonstrate support.

An amount of $1 million was reportedly designated for Turning Point Action (TPA), a nonprofit founded by Charlie Kirk, aimed at encouraging young conservatives through grassroots activism. These funds were intended for deploying social media influencers and students to Washington, covering video production costs and running nationwide advertisements about the rally’s significance.

Moreover, $500,000 was allocated to “Save the U.S. Senate,” a group linked to Donald Trump Jr., aiming to combat alleged voter fraud in Georgia and assist in re-electing Republican Senate candidates Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue. This funding supported a January 4 rally in Georgia and additional advertisement endeavors.

The documents further reveal that $400,000 was budgeted for Tea Party Express, tasked with creating a promotional website for rally events, including targeted advertisements across multiple platforms. Other budget allocations included $200,000 for the Republican Attorneys General Association’s Rule of Law Defense Fund to aid legal efforts against supposed voter fraud, and $300,000 for speaker fees and rally transportation within a specific radius.

The records comprise transcripts from the House committee investigating the Capitol attack, highlighting election night events at Trump’s White House gathering. Witness accounts describe tension and uncertainty regarding the election results, with some individuals suggesting that the election was stolen, while others urged caution.

In response to the Capitol violence, Trump faced charges of conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election by manipulating state legislatures and obstructing Congress. Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith‘s case includes documents showing Trump’s attempts to nullify the election results.

The legal battle over the disclosure of these documents serves as one of the last chances for new revelations before the November 5 election, as discussions continue over Trump’s legal immunity and whether his actions were private or public in nature regarding the election results.