The Republicans’ money train will come to a screeching halt if the party doesn’t squarely back its presidential nominee, Donald Trump warned Thursday.
Trump issued the warning on Fox News’ “O’Reilly Factor,” in response to a question about Republican National Committee Chair Reince Priebus reportedly threatening to pull back party funds and reallocate them to other races.
“He just put out a press release. And he just put out a tweet it’s untrue,” Trump said.
He added: “And I mean, if it is true, that’s OK, too. Because all I have to do is stop funding the Republican Party.”
The Trump campaign and the RNC entered into a joint fundraising agreement in May which benefits the campaign, the national party, and state parties across the nation.
Trump raised about $80 million in July, with $64 million coming from the joint effort with the RNC.
Trump said he’d be able to determine the day after Election Day whether the Republican Party was sufficiently helpful.
“I will let you know on the 9th, on November 9th … when we find out whether or not that is all good,” Trump told guest host Eric Bolling.