
Trump Campaign Asks Republicans for Share of Campaign Contributions If They Use His Likeness
A newly formed joint fundraising committee is asking for a share of funds raised using the name, image, or likeness of former President Donald Trump. In a letter dated April 15 and signed by Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, co-campaign managers of Donald J. Trump For President, and addressed to “top Republican digital vendors,” a new committee called Trump National Committee JFC Inc. asks Republicans to “split a minimum of 5 percent” of all fundraising with Trump National Committee beginning on April 16. Politico first published the letter. It is unclear whether the numerous candidates running for a federal, state, or local office across the United States will choose to align themselves with President Trump and abide by the 5 percent contribution....
