(CNN) Donald Trump said Wednesday he "most likely" will be raising money in the general election rather than continuing to self-fund his candidacy.

"I think it's most likely that I will, because you are talking about a billion dollars or a billion and a half dollars," he said when asked on "Fox and Friends" if he would begin fundraising. "I'm not looking for myself, I'm looking out for the party, so the party can compete in Senate races and House races. I want to raise money for the party."

Throughout the primary race, Trump argued his personal wealth meant he was immune to the corrupting influence of money in politics, something central to his populist appeal.

In March, CNN's Sara Murray first reported that Trump intended to reverse course and raise money in the general election if he wins the Republican nomination, according to a source familiar with the plan.

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