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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] 132 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 30 points 6 months ago (1 children)

At least he's being honest with the name "Trump National Committee JFC" (Jesus Fucking Christ...)

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

I was hoping Lara renamed the RNC.

[–] [email protected] 90 points 6 months ago (3 children)

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 6 months ago (2 children)

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 6 months ago (1 children)

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 6 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Sold if you throw in a pair of golden sneakers.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Done! And a free Bible signed by Jesus himself!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

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

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Is it in the Chesapeake Bay?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 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] 21 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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 6 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!

[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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 6 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 60 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Say what you will about Donald Trump, but he's the only man running for President who is serious about defeating the Republican Party.

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[–] [email protected] 53 points 6 months ago (3 children)

"fallen ex billionaire holds out his hand to beg for money"

[–] [email protected] 27 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Clearly there must be something wrong with his bootstraps.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

The bone spurs poked holes in them.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

He didn't pull himself up by them enough.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

Tiny hands and a big waistline make that pretty difficult.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

Its more common than you'd think.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

I can finally use this phrase I learned last year: I’ll hold out my hand, and maybe a fuck will fall from the sky, and then I’ll have one to give.

May the republicans eat themselves.

[–] [email protected] 53 points 6 months ago (3 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Do we have a god of shortsighted avarice? Feels like that’s what this country worships.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

We need more worship of the God of Tits and Wine!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Okay, lemme give Dionysus a text.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

Dionysus

He goes by Ozzy now.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

Do we have a god of shortsighted avarice?

Slaanesh?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Gad(Hebrew)\Mammon(Aramic)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Gad is who people in the northeast worship while they're pahking their cahs.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

I just about looked up what pahking was before I said it out loud lmao

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Don't be so sure. Maybe they'll stop using his name and likeness and those that are "moderate" Republicans will find a way to hold their nose and vote when they otherwise wouldn't.

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Personal profit over party.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

As if being loyal to a political party is a virtue.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 6 months ago

The grift evolves

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

I encourage this move.

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