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Trump Demands 5% Cut from GOP Candidates Using His Image for Fundraising

The former president's campaign enforces new guidelines to protect donor interests and ensure contributions flow directly to his committee.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 16: Former U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters at the conclusion of the second day of jury selection for his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 16, 2024 in New York City. Six jurors were officially impaneled by Justice Juan Merchan on the second day of the criminal trial of former President Trump, who faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first of his criminal cases to go to trial. This is the first-ever criminal trial against a former president of the United States. (Photo by Justin Lane-Pool/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Donald Trump's campaign has issued a directive requiring GOP candidates using his name or likeness in fundraising to remit 5% of proceeds.
  • The move aims to safeguard small-dollar donors from scams and ensure donations are correctly attributed to Trump's campaign.
  • Guidelines include prohibitions on impersonating Trump or speaking on his behalf without authorization.
  • Violations of these rules may lead to severed business relationships with the Trump National Committee JFC.
  • The policy reflects Trump's ongoing efforts to maximize fundraising as he trails behind President Biden in campaign contributions.