News: The trump campaign is asking downballot Republican candidates for 5% of the proceeds for every fundraising appeal they send out that uses Trump’s name, image and likeness politico.com/news/2024/04/1…
Here’s an example of a recent fundraising appeal, from NV Senate candidate Jeff Gunter, using Trump’s brand
@politicoalex Is this normal? Have past candidates required similar payoffs? Seems mob bossish. Especially when they specifically state they will look favorably on those that give more and the payoffs will be reviewed from those at the top (ie, Trump will know if you don't and may retaliate).
@politicoalex @TheRickWilson It called revenue sharing. Rick Wilson - as a political consultant have you ever engaged in the practice of revenue sharing?
@politicoalex Protection money?
@politicoalex This is exactly why Nick Saban left college football🤣🤣
@politicoalex Ok interesting, now as a reporter, shouldn't you follow up and ask the Biden campaign if it has a similar policy and how much?