Donald Trump was the largest recipient of campaign donations by the oil & gas industry in the 2019/2020 presidential election cycle. As the incumbent president, Trump's campaign received nearly 3.8 million U.S. dollars from oil & gas affiliated companies and individuals. Of the top five beneficiaries, only one was a Democratic Party member - presidential candidate, Joseph Biden. In total, U.S. oil & gas lobbying spend for the Republican Party reached 63.6 million U.S. dollars during that election cycle.
Largest recipient of campaign donations by oil & gas companies in the United States in the 2019/20 election cycle*
(in U.S. dollars)
* Numbers are based on contributions from PACs and individuals giving 200 USD or more. All donations were released by the Federal Election Commission on Monday, March 22, 2020.
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