Trump considers spending his own money on re-election campaign: 'Whatever it takes'

"If I have to, I would," he told reporters before leaving Washington for a speech in Florida.

Asked how much money he was willing to spend, Trump said: "Whatever it takes. We have to win. This is the most important election in the history of our country."

The president reiterated in a later tweet that he would fund his re-election bid if he had to do so, but caveated that he doubts it will be necessary.