Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, two newly formed super PACs linked to former President Donald Trump have reserved at least $126 million in advertising buys, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings. The spending, disclosed in September filings, includes $98.5 million allocated by No Going Back PAC Inc. and $27 million by Safety & Affordability PAC Inc., as reported by CNBC.
The FEC requires independent expenditures exceeding $10,000 to be disclosed within 48 hours of the transaction. While MAGA Inc., Trump’s flagship super PAC, has reported $15 million in spending this month—primarily in the Texas Senate race—most of the larger ad buys are being processed through the two new groups. These reservations were filed shortly after Trump announced plans on September 4 to deploy $400 million to $500 million from MAGA Inc. to support Republican candidates in November.
MAGA Inc. itself reported $415.8 million in cash on hand as of August 31, up from $403.5 million at the start of the month. The super PAC raised $23.7 million in August while spending $11.4 million, with contributions including $10 million from cryptocurrency billionaires Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, $2 million from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, and $1 million from venture capital firm Trousdale Ventures CEO Phillip Sarofim. Despite Trump’s pledge to deploy hundreds of millions, only a fraction has been publicly disclosed in direct spending so far.
The new PACs’ ad reservations signal a strategic shift in how Trump-aligned groups are deploying resources. No Going Back PAC Inc. and Safety & Affordability PAC Inc. were both created on September 1, with the former focusing on high-impact races and the latter targeting competitive Senate and gubernatorial contests. The FEC filings do not specify the exact races or media markets for the reserved buys, but the scale suggests a broad, multi-state offensive.
Campaign finance experts note that super PACs often reserve ad time months in advance to secure favorable rates and placement. The late-September filings indicate that the groups are moving quickly to lock in advertising slots before the November 4 election. While MAGA Inc. remains the primary vehicle for Trump’s political spending, the creation of these new entities allows for more targeted and rapid deployment of funds.
Political observers highlight that the reserved spending could reshape key battlegrounds, particularly in states with competitive Senate races. The timing of the filings also aligns with Trump’s public appearances and rallies, where he has emphasized the importance of Republican control in Congress. However, the lack of immediate transparency in how the funds are allocated has raised questions among watchdog groups about accountability and oversight.
FEC records show that independent expenditures must be reported in real-time for transactions exceeding $10,000, but the filings do not yet reflect the full scope of the reserved buys. The discrepancy between Trump’s announced deployment and the disclosed spending has drawn attention from both supporters and critics of the former president’s political operation.