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submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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[-] [email protected] 89 points 2 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?

[-] [email protected] 58 points 2 months ago

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

[-] [email protected] 37 points 2 months ago

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

[-] [email protected] 17 points 2 months ago

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

[-] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago

Sold if you throw in a pair of golden sneakers.

[-] [email protected] 11 points 2 months ago

Done! And a free Bible signed by Jesus himself!

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

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

[-] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago
[-] [email protected] 9 points 2 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....

[-] gravitas_deficiency 21 points 2 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 points 2 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!

[-] Patches 9 points 2 months ago

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.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

Goddamn, the crux of my problem with the DNC in a nutshell

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