Trump demands 5% cut from GOP candidates who use his 'name, image and likeness' in ads
usatoday.com
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.
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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.
What about snake oil NFTs? I can do you a special deal!
Sold if you throw in a pair of golden sneakers.
Done! And a free Bible signed by Jesus himself!
Is it in the Chesapeake Bay?
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....
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.
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!