Trump Lawyers Send Cease-And-Desist Letters To GOP Groups For Using His Name On Merch And Money Begs

March 6, 2021 Donald Trump, Infighting Is Funny

Politico Playbook reports:

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. “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.”

POLITICO Playbook: Scoop: Trump sends legal notice to GOP to stop using his name https://t.co/zTycGU2r2P via @politico

— Matthew Kaminski (@KaminskiMK) March 6, 2021