Campaign aides said the rules are designed to protect donors who falsely believe they are contributing to Trump's campaign

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.

  • @DandomRudeEnglish
    90•7 months ago

    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?

    • @TurboDiesel
      58•7 months ago

      You’re asking for accountability in the GOP? If you believe that’s possible I’ve got a bridge to sell you.

      • @DandomRudeEnglish
        37•7 months ago

        Unfortunately, I don’t have space for a bridge at the moment, but I would be interested in some snake oil.

        • Diplomjodler
          17•7 months ago

          What about snake oil NFTs? I can do you a special deal!

          • @DandomRudeEnglish
            10•7 months ago

            Sold if you throw in a pair of golden sneakers.

            • Diplomjodler
              11•7 months ago

              Done! And a free Bible signed by Jesus himself!

              • @Daft_ish
                2•7 months ago

                Sorry, that would clutter the shelf. I already have a Trump bible.

        • @Madison420
          9•7 months ago

          No, this one is on the east river. But wouldn’t you know I have a friend who’s selling the bay bridge!

          I still find it amusing that’s an actual thing sometime actually did… Multiple times…

    • @[email protected]English
      21•7 months ago

      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.

      • @[email protected]
        8•7 months ago

        I’m not saying I want to see an all-GOP cast do a live action reenactment of Lord of the Flies, but can trump be piggy? He even gets to do a speech!