Trump revealed the figure in a press release last night, in which he maintained the claim that he is the victim of a political witch-hunt.
Mr Trump is accused of manipulating business records on multiple counts, including at least one crime.
On Thursday, a grand jury voted to indict him over his role in paying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels in an attempt to buy her silence over an alleged affair.
Trump is set to become the first US president in history to aappear before a judge (Picture: Getty)
With his arrest on Tuesday, Mr Trump will become the first American president in history to face criminal charges.
Although the indictment against him remains sealed and the specific charges are not known, details have been confirmed by people who requested anonymity.
When Mr Trump turns himself in, he will be booked like anyone else facing charges, with a mug shot and fingerprinting.
But he is not expected to be put in handcuffs. He will have secret service protection and will almost certainly be released the same day.
On Thursday, the Trump campaign released a fundraising email within minutes of the announcement.
Over 25 per cent of donations reportedly came from first-time donors to the Trump Campaign, further solidifying his status as the frontrunner in the upcoming Republican primary.
In a follow-up statement, his team claimed to have received donations from all 50 states.
The former president's campaign team released fundraising emails within minutes of his indictment (Picture: Getty)
'This incredible surge of grassroots contributions confirms that the American people see the indictment of President Trump as a disgraceful weaponisation of our justice system by a Soros-funded prosecutor,' the statement read.
Mr Trump has denied any wrongdoing involving payments and has denounced the investigation as a 'scam', a 'persecution' and an injustice.
On his social media platform Truth Social, Trump accused Democrats of having 'LIED, CHEATED, AND STOLEN IN THEIR MANIACAL OBSESSION TO "GET TRUMP".'
He also complained that the judge expected to handle the case, Juan Manuel Merchan, 'HATES ME', and said the move is specifically designed to damage his 2024 presidential run.
Speaking to Sky News, Trump's attorney Alina Habba said: 'He's doing well. He's resilient and strong and, of course, not happy with the news of the indictment. But ready to fight, I would say.
We're seeing selective prosecution. We're seeing a person who's been persecuted endlessly.'
'There won't be a conviction, so I don't even need to address it. President Trump will absolutely continue his campaign for presidency.'
Trump has been accused of paying hush money to former porn star Stormy Daniels following a brief affair (Picture: Getty)
The former president is expected to fly to New York on Monday and stay at Trump Tower overnight ahead of his planned arraignment on Tuesday.
He will be arraigned in the same Manhattan courthouse where his firm was prosecuted and convicted of tax fraud in December, as well as where disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape trial took place.
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