POLITICO Playbook: Scoop: Trump sends legal notice to GOP to stop using his name

[demmiblue]

SCOOP: TRUMPS SENDS CEASE-AND-DESIST TO RNC, NRCC AND NRSC. Lawyers for former President DONALD TRUMP sent out cease-and-desist letters Friday to the three largest fundraising entities for the Republican Party — the RNC, NRCC and NRSC — for using his name and likeness on fundraising emails and merchandise, a Trump adviser tells Playbook.

We reported yesterday that Trump was furious that his name has been bandied about by organizations that help Republicans who voted to impeach him — without his permission. Trump, who made his fortune in licensing, has always been sensitive to how his name has been used to fundraise and support members, even while in office.

On Friday, the RNC sent out two emails asking supporters to donate as a way to add their name to a “thank you” card for Trump. “President Trump will ALWAYS stand up for the American People, and I just thought of the perfect way for you to show that you support him!” the email states. “As one of President Trump’s MOST LOYAL supporters, I think that YOU, deserve the great honor of adding your name to the Official Trump ‘Thank You’ Card.” A follow-up email was sent hours later to “President Trump’s TOP supporters” warning of a deadline of 10 hours to get their names on the card.

None of the committees returned a request for comment. But privately GOP campaign types say it’s impossible not to use Trump’s name, as his policies are so popular with the base. If Trump really wants to help flip Congress, they argue he should be more generous. His team, however, sees this differently.

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2021/03/06/scoop-trump-sends-legal-notice-to-gop-to-stop-using-his-name-492021

[Ocelot II]

1. Nobody is allowed to make money off Trump but Trump.

[PJMcK]

2. I love it when Republicans fight amongst themselves

The GOP deserves Trump.

Trump deserves the GOP.

It's almost like karma.

[Laelth]

3. .

-Laelth

[Kid Berwyn]

4. Dump acts like he's a private entity.

Once he ran for office, he lost his claim and became, to America’s shame, a public figure.

Big Timber can print his ugly mug on toilet paper and he won’t get a dime.

[EarlG]

5. "If Trump really wants to help flip Congress, they argue..."

Lol, as if Trump cares about flipping Congress. This is about his bottom line, nothing more, nothing less.

[dalton99a]

6. NEXT: Trump demands $100K royalty payment for every mention of his name

Republicans call him "That Guy" to avoid payment

[gratuitous]

7. Republicans in Disarray!

What is "A headline you won't see used for this story ever anywhere?"

[LetMyPeopleVote]

8. LOL

[Arazi]

9. Lol! Too rich. After CPAC, Leningrad Lindsey, Mark Meadows, Kevin McCarthy

Moscow Mitch and virtually every Republican up and down the country just swore the Republican party was Trump's party.

They sold their souls, kissed his ass, and destroyed any credibility for #Traitor and he just said fuck off

[machoneman]

10. Make them all sign NDA's! Individuals, PACS, committees and more! Gotta love R infighting!

[Ocelot II]

11. He should trademark his name so it can't be used by anybody

without paying him. That way nobody will ever mention him again.

[CincyDem]

12. The Republican Party is just another building for him,you want to slap my name on it...pay me. n/t

[Me.]

13. Does The Former Guy Own A Fleet Of Buses?

how do you like this Ronna?

[riversedge]

14. Trump asked for funding at CPAP -he has his own and wants ALL the donor money to go his PAC and

only his PAC. yup

[spanone]

15. GOOD, remove his name from everything.