Trump mocked as his campaign asks GOP candidates using his photo for fundraising to share donations

WASHINGTON, DC: Donald Trump's campaign has asked down-ballot Republican candidates who use the 45th president's "name, image and likeness" in fundraising to share 5% of their donations to the former president's fundraising committee, NBC News reported.

A letter signed by the GOP presumptive nominee's co-campaign managers Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, dated Monday, April 15, requested "a minimum of 5% of all fundraising solicitations to Trump National Committee JFC. This includes but is not limited to sending to the house file, prospecting vendors, and advertising."

"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 memo read.

The new guidelines came as the Republican National Committee started their joint fundraising with the Trump campaign for the 2024 presidential election.

Donald Trump's campaign outlines new guidelines

The letter highlighted additional guidelines candidates and committees should follow while discussing Trump. This includes language while speaking on behalf of the former president, questioning voters' support for Trump, donations to the campaign, and impersonating him.

"Repeated violations will result in the suspension of business relationships between the vendor and Trump National Committee JFC. This includes list rental agreements," the letter read.

Republican National Committee spokesperson Danielle Alvarez defended the letter, claiming it was to protect small donors from scammers who use Trump's name and likeness, according to the New York Post.

Trump's campaign and RNC are lagging behind President Joe Biden's re-election campaign and the DNC in fundraising.

In March, the former president and the Republican Party received over $65.6 in campaign funds, closing the month with $91.3 million cash on hand. Meanwhile, the Biden campaign raised more than $90 million, ending March with $192 million, the 'highest total' cash on hand in Democratic history.

The real estate mogul recently secured $50.5 million in a single day at a private fundraiser at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.

Besides election spending, Trump's multiple legal battles and civil case penalties, which he has appealed by posting massive bonds, add to his financial strains as he eyes a second term in the White House. 

Recently, the ex-president's daughter-in-law Lara Trump, the newly appointed RNC co-chair, asked supporters who could not contribute right now to save up to $5 and donate later to the campaign.

Internet mocks Donald Trump campaign for demanding 5% donations from GOP candidates

Donald Trump was brutally trolled online for seeking donation shares from GOP candidates who used his identity for their campaigns.

One user wrote, "Well the man has bonds to pay." Another remarked, "Sounds like the whole ship is sinking."

"Hilarious in a pathetic way," an individual added. Another quipped, "But, but, he is a billionaire."

One person said, "Hey, he already told us he’s rich! Just believe it!"

An individual labeled Trump "Grifter-in-Chief," while another wrote, "The ‘Shake down’! Trumps new campaign slogan!"

"Trump's grift is epic. This latest con is literally a #GOP-wide shake-down. Mob bosses everywhere: *jealous*," read another remark.

One person said, "Yikes he’s CHARGING them now," while another added, "Hahaha! What a loser!"

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