Trump Tells GOP to Stop Using His Name Without Permission

  • Lawyers for former president sent cease-and-desist letters
  • Trump has called for contributions to go to entities he runs

Former U.S. President Donald Trump

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Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have demanded the Republican National Committee and other GOP entities stop using his name and likeness on fund-raising emails and merchandise without his permission, said a person familiar with the move.

The cease-and-desist letters, first reported by Politico, were sent Friday to the RNC, the National Republican Congressional Committee, and the National Republican Senatorial Committee that have been using Trump in solicitations.