Trump campaign seeks cut of cash from GOP candidates who use his name

17 April 2024

As Donald Trump's New York hush money trial takes up much of the time he would otherwise spend campaigning, the MAGA hopeful's team has decided on another way to rake in some cash.

"Beginning tomorrow, 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," reads a letter sent to Republican digital vendors on Monday, April 15, according to Politico.

The letter from Trump campaign managers Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita adds,"This includes but is not limited to sending to the house file, prospecting vendors, and advertising."

Wiles and LaCivita note, "Any split that is higher than 5% will be seen favorably by the RNC and President Trump’s campaign and is routinely reported to the highest levels of leadership within both organizations."

Politico reports the Trump campaign staffers also "reiterated their request that Republicans 'avoid' using certain 'language and tactics' while using Trump’s name, image and likeness."

Additionally, team Trump "is asking that candidates not speak 'on behalf of President Trump,' according to the report, "'mention of the President’s family without their consent or the consent of the campaign,' or [impersonate] President Trump or his campaign.'"

Following President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech last month, the Wall Street Journal reported that despite his popularity with MAGA fans, Trump is badly trailing behind the president.

Biden senior advisor Cristóbal Alex emphasized to WSJ, "Democrats are reinvigorated."

Politico's full report is here.

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