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House January 6th Committee's second hearing revealed Trump raised $250 million post-election through fraudulent "Official Election Defense Fund" that never existed. Committee found Trump's team sent up to 25 fraudulent fundraising emails daily, raising $100 million in first week after election loss. Only small fraction went to election challenges; most funded Trump's Save America PAC, paid campaign debts, and enriched Trump properties. Committee member Zoe Lofgren stated "The Big Lie was also a big rip-off."