President Donald Trump is using the trappings of his office and the specter of access to him to raise large amounts of money for his priorities and party before next year’s midterm elections .

It’s not atypical for presidents to use the White House and access for donor outreach and fundraising efforts, though many would, for example, make sure to ask for money from the residence, not the Oval Office .

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Former President Joe Biden , for instance, hosted special holiday parties for his

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