Trump Seeks a Cut of Money Raised Using His Name, Likeness

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign is reportedly asking Republican candidates and groups to provide him with a portion of the funds they raise by using his name, image, or likeness in appeals for donations, Politico reports.

In a letter sent earlier this week, Trump campaign co-chairs Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles asked Republican candidates and committees who use Trump’s name or likeness to give the former president’s joint fundraising committee at least 5% of the proceeds from the funds 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,” the letter reads. “This includes but is not limited to sending to the house file, prospecting vendors, and advertising.”

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