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Last edited Sun Aug 18, 2024, 07:32 PM - Edit history (1)
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Trump campaign threatens Loudoun County GOP with lawsuit over merch sales
Donald Trumps presidential campaign has threatened the Loudoun County GOP with a lawsuit for selling assassination-themed coffee mugs and t-shirts.
By Joe Heim
August 18, 2024 at 7:01 p.m. EDT
For several weeks, the Loudoun County Republican Party has been selling merchandise on its website highlighting a photo of former president Donald Trump triumphantly surviving the July 13 assassination attempt. Among the eight assassination-themed items for sale: Trump is Victorious after being shot Red T-shirt for $35; Trump Got Shot and is Victorious Coffee Mug for $15.52; Trump is Shot and is Victorious Mouse Pad for $13.47.
The former presidents campaign is not happy about this fundraising effort. In a sharply worded letter to Loudoun County Republican Party Chairman Scott Pio, lawyers for the campaign called on him to immediately cease and desist from all unauthorized use of President Trumps name and likeness, or we will pursue all claims against you. It will hurt.
David A. Warrington, general counsel for Trumps presidential campaign, wrote in the letter that the day after the assassination attempt Pio had used the event to raise money. Your attempt to capitalize on the assassination attempt of President Trump was in extremely poor taste, he wrote. Warrington added that Pio had been told by the campaign in a telephone call to cease and desist from this ghoulish activity.
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A copy of the letter was posted Saturday evening on X by an anonymous account @ShadowValo81134. Trumps lawyers did not respond to email or phone messages seeking comment Sunday. Spokespeople for Trumps campaign did not respond immediately to emails sent Sunday afternoon.
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By Joe Heim
Joe Heim joined The Washington Post in 1999. He is a staff writer for the Metro section. Twitter
Donald Trumps presidential campaign has threatened the Loudoun County GOP with a lawsuit for selling assassination-themed coffee mugs and t-shirts.
By Joe Heim
August 18, 2024 at 7:01 p.m. EDT
For several weeks, the Loudoun County Republican Party has been selling merchandise on its website highlighting a photo of former president Donald Trump triumphantly surviving the July 13 assassination attempt. Among the eight assassination-themed items for sale: Trump is Victorious after being shot Red T-shirt for $35; Trump Got Shot and is Victorious Coffee Mug for $15.52; Trump is Shot and is Victorious Mouse Pad for $13.47.
The former presidents campaign is not happy about this fundraising effort. In a sharply worded letter to Loudoun County Republican Party Chairman Scott Pio, lawyers for the campaign called on him to immediately cease and desist from all unauthorized use of President Trumps name and likeness, or we will pursue all claims against you. It will hurt.
David A. Warrington, general counsel for Trumps presidential campaign, wrote in the letter that the day after the assassination attempt Pio had used the event to raise money. Your attempt to capitalize on the assassination attempt of President Trump was in extremely poor taste, he wrote. Warrington added that Pio had been told by the campaign in a telephone call to cease and desist from this ghoulish activity.
{snip}
A copy of the letter was posted Saturday evening on X by an anonymous account @ShadowValo81134. Trumps lawyers did not respond to email or phone messages seeking comment Sunday. Spokespeople for Trumps campaign did not respond immediately to emails sent Sunday afternoon.
{snip}
By Joe Heim
Joe Heim joined The Washington Post in 1999. He is a staff writer for the Metro section. Twitter
Why do I suspect that Eugene Delgaudio is mixed up in this?
The swag is still on the website.
https://loudoungop.com/
Trump Got Shot and is Victorious Coffee Mug
$15.52
SKU: 15357962285650040412 Categories: Coffee, Mugs Tags: Donald Trump, Mug, Shot, trump
Description Additional information Reviews (0)
Trump Got Shot and is Victorious Mug
This mug brings the perfect blend of style and functionality to elevate your coffee or tea ritual. Available in two generous sizes, 11oz (0.33 l) and 15oz (0.44 l), this mug offers ample space for your favorite brew. Made with white ceramic and sporting a sleek glossy finish with eye-catching contrast, this mug is a bliss both to use and to look at. The ergonomic C-shaped handle provides a comfortable grip, while the lead and BPA-free construction guarantee peace of mind with every sip.
.: Material: white ceramic with colored interior and handle
.: Available in two sizes: 11oz (0.33 l) and 15oz (0.44 l)
.: Choose from 5 interior and handle colors
.: C-shaped handle
.: Glossy finish
.: Eye-catching color contrast
.: Lead and BPA-free
$15.52
SKU: 15357962285650040412 Categories: Coffee, Mugs Tags: Donald Trump, Mug, Shot, trump
Description Additional information Reviews (0)
Trump Got Shot and is Victorious Mug
This mug brings the perfect blend of style and functionality to elevate your coffee or tea ritual. Available in two generous sizes, 11oz (0.33 l) and 15oz (0.44 l), this mug offers ample space for your favorite brew. Made with white ceramic and sporting a sleek glossy finish with eye-catching contrast, this mug is a bliss both to use and to look at. The ergonomic C-shaped handle provides a comfortable grip, while the lead and BPA-free construction guarantee peace of mind with every sip.
.: Material: white ceramic with colored interior and handle
.: Available in two sizes: 11oz (0.33 l) and 15oz (0.44 l)
.: Choose from 5 interior and handle colors
.: C-shaped handle
.: Glossy finish
.: Eye-catching color contrast
.: Lead and BPA-free
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Trump campaign threatens Loudoun County GOP with lawsuit over merch sales (Original Post)
mahatmakanejeeves
Aug 18
OP
msongs
(70,097 posts)1. rights to pics of trump after the alleged assasination belong to the photographer (or employer) as
the event was a public event
Ocelot II
(120,450 posts)2. Only he is allowed to grift by selling tacky merch with his name on it.
yourout
(8,007 posts)3. They want 50 percent.
It's all about the money.