Trump campaign tells GOP candidates he's taking a cut of their cash if they use his name
8 months, 1 week ago

Trump campaign tells GOP candidates he's taking a cut of their cash if they use his name

Raw Story  

The campaign for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid has come up with a new way to raise cash — which involves calling on down-ballot candidates who use his name and likeness in fundraising pushes to give him a cut of the money they raise. “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. “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," the letter added. But in the letter, Wiles and LaCivita reiterated their request that Republicans 'avoid' using certain 'language and tactics' while using Trump’s name, image and likeness," Politico's report stated.

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GOP candidates scrambling as Trump's tricks fall flat for them
4 months, 3 weeks ago

GOP candidates scrambling as Trump's tricks fall flat for them

Raw Story  

Republican candidates seeking to tap into the energy that Donald Trump brings to his public appearances are finding it near impossible to emulate his style, leaving them scrambling for new ways to engage voters. "Throughout the hundreds of rallies in the Trump era, the former president honed a style that is perfectly pitched to his supporters: a wink and a …

From 'really rich' to begging: Inside Trump's U-turn on one of his first campaign lies
8 months ago

From 'really rich' to begging: Inside Trump's U-turn on one of his first campaign lies

Raw Story  

During his 2016 campaign, Donald Trump talked a big game about how he was a “ really rich ” man who would be self-funding his first presidential run. “I don’t need anybody’s money,” Trump said in his June 6, 2015 campaign announcement speech and again in an August 2015 interview in Iowa. — Donald J. Trump August 2, 2015 “This …

Outpaced by Biden, Trump hopes to rake in $33 million during Florida fundraiser
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Outpaced by Biden, Trump hopes to rake in $33 million during Florida fundraiser

Associated Press  

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign is seeking to outraise President Joe Biden next week, aiming to take in more than $33 million to top a new single-event fundraising record set by Biden on Thursday with $25 million, said a person familiar with the Trump event who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal planning. Trump is inviting wealthy donors …

Trump cutting back on rallies to save money as cash shortfall hobbles campaign: report
9 months, 1 week ago

Trump cutting back on rallies to save money as cash shortfall hobbles campaign: report

Raw Story  

Faced with a massive shortfall in raising campaign cash compared to his presumptive opponent in the 2024 presidential race, Donald Trump and his advisers have decided to cut back on his high-profile campaign rallies in an effort to not drain the coffers even more. With filings showing President Joe Biden and the Democrats sitting on a war chest of $130 …

Trump faces warning signs that his fundraising prowess may have limits in 2024 campaign
10 months ago

Trump faces warning signs that his fundraising prowess may have limits in 2024 campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s legendary ability to raise massive sums of political cash may be on a collision course with a new and unpleasant reality. “President Trump’s campaign is fueled by small dollar donors across the country from every background who are sick and tired of Crooked Joe Biden’s record-high inflation, wide open border invasion, crime and chaos,” Leavitt said. …

Donald Trump’s Mug Shot Is Already Being Used In Political Fundraising — Including His Own
1 year, 3 months ago

Donald Trump’s Mug Shot Is Already Being Used In Political Fundraising — Including His Own

Huff Post  

Donald Trump returned to the platform formerly known as Twitter to blast out his mug shot and direct supporters to his website. In his first tweet since Jan. 8, 2021, the former president blasted out the photo with a link to his website, where supporters are asked to “make a contribution to evict Crooked Joe Biden from the White House …

Trump's 2024 fundraising haul is a massive dud: documents
1 year, 10 months ago

Trump's 2024 fundraising haul is a massive dud: documents

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign has gotten off to a rocky start, and new fundraising documents obtained by NBC News underline his struggles to raise cash as he attempts a third White House bid. According to the report, Trump's 2024 campaign raised just $9.5 million over the final six weeks of 2022, which was actually less money than he …

Trump facing fresh scrutiny over alleged $800 million campaign finance violation: report
2 years, 8 months ago

Trump facing fresh scrutiny over alleged $800 million campaign finance violation: report

Raw Story  

According to a report from the Daily Beast's Roger Sollenberger, former president Donald Trump could be looking at a massive fine from the Federal Election Commission over the handling of $800 million in campaign donations. Coming on the heels of that, Sollenberger reports watchdog group Campaign Legal Center previously filed a complaint with the FEC alleging Trump's people " violated …

Democrats say Trump is violating campaign finance law by not announcing 2024 bid
2 years, 9 months ago

Democrats say Trump is violating campaign finance law by not announcing 2024 bid

Salon  

A Democratic super PAC on Monday filed a complaint to the Federal Election Commission accusing former President Donald Trump of violating campaign finance laws by spending donor funds without officially filing his candidacy. "I know what I'm going to do, but we're not supposed to be talking about it yet from the standpoint of campaign finance laws," Trump said during …

Trump, RNC clash over using his name in fundraising
3 years, 9 months ago

Trump, RNC clash over using his name in fundraising

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Republican National Committee is defending its right to use former President Donald Trump’s name in fundraising appeals after he demanded they put an end to the practice. In a Monday letter to Trump attorney Alex Cannon, RNC chief counsel J. Justin Riemer said the committee “has every right to refer to public figures as it engages in …

Trump and GOP claim $30m jump in post-election donations since Wednesday
4 years ago

Trump and GOP claim $30m jump in post-election donations since Wednesday

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s campaign announced …

Opinion: Trump’s deceptively marketed ‘election defense fund’
4 years ago

Opinion: Trump’s deceptively marketed ‘election defense fund’

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Michael D’Antonio is the author of the book “Never Enough: Donald Trump and the Pursuit of Success” and co-author, with Peter Eisner, of the book “High Crimes: The Corruption, Impunity, and Impeachment of Donald Trump.” The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. Consider, for example, the $170 million President Donald Trump has collected for his official …

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