Donald Trump dismisses campaign fundraising deficit with Hillary ClintonNANCY WIECHEC/REUTERS Republican US Presidential candidate Donald Trump is betting he can run a race that builds on his low-spending, insurgent primary operation. READ MORE:* Trump to campaign manager: 'You're fired'* Is it all over for Republican Donald Trump? Trump, who self-funded part of his primary campaign, more than doubled his previous monthly hauls after holding his first general election fundraiser on May 26. Priorities USA raised US$12 million (NZ$16.8 million) in the last month, ending May with a US$52 million (NZ$72.85 million) in cash. The New York real estate magnate lagged far behind Clinton in May, raising US$3.1 million (NZ$4.34 million) to her US$26 million (NZ$36.4 million), according to federal disclosures filed late on Monday (Tuesday NZT).

Source: Stuff June 21, 2016 16:48 UTC