Trump Wants Money From Candidates Who Use His Name to Fundraise
The Donald Trump campaign is asking for political candidates who want to use his name, image, and likeness in fundraising pushes to pony up, kicking back at least 5 percent of any money raised as a result, according to a letter sent this week to Republican vendors.
“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 the letter, dated Monday and signed by co-campaign managers Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivitae. “This includes but is not limited to sending to the house file, prospecting vendors, and advertising.
“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,” they promised.