Donald Trump is trying to bring into politics a phenomenon that’s taking off in college athletics: money for use of the former president’s name, image and likeness in campaign ads.
In a letter this week, the Trump presidential campaign asked all down-ballot GOP campaigns for at least a 5% cut of the money raised from advertising that features the party’s 2024 presumptive White House nominee.
“We ask that all candidates and committees who choose to use President Trump’s name, image, and likeness split a minimum of 5% of all fundraising solicitations to Trump National Committee JFC,” said the April 15 letter signed by campaign co-campaign managers Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita.
Fucking LOL. Hes so obviously trying to get other people to cover his financial issues. He’s trying to charge other Republicans rent for riding his coattails. That’s incredible.
Don Poorleone, indeed.
At least he’s being honest with the name “Trump National Committee JFC” (Jesus Fucking Christ…)
So can the rest of the GOP also hold Trump financially responsible for the damage he has done to that party’s (arguably already rather dubious) reputation?
You’re asking for accountability in the GOP? If you believe that’s possible I’ve got a bridge to sell you.
Unfortunately, I don’t have space for a bridge at the moment, but I would be interested in some snake oil.
You know what? In the context of reputational damage to the GOP, I’d absolutely love to see this scenario play all the way out without any external intervention.
He has done
LMAO They did most of the damage themselves.
Might as well hold Hilary responsible for the damage he has done with her Pied Piper strategy.
Say what you will about Donald Trump, but he’s the only man running for President who is serious about defeating the Republican Party.
I didn’t think the Orange Moron could damage downballot fascists any more than he already has, but boy was I wrong.
The world’s most famous rapist simply can’t stop grifting.
Do we have a god of shortsighted avarice? Feels like that’s what this country worships.
“fallen ex billionaire holds out his hand to beg for money”