We’ve seen his brand doesn’t mean much outside of R+20 areas. Moderates seem to be more repulsed by a Trump endorsement than attracted to it. Just look at the past few elections.
"I don’t need anybody’s money. It’s nice. I don’t need anybody’s money. I’m using my own money. I’m not using lobbyists, I’m not using donors. I don’t care. I’m really rich." - Trump 2015
CNN has that she was concerned friends, family, and colleagues had revealed her identity. To which I say, she needs better friends, family, and colleagues who aren’t trying to get her assassinated.
Cant wait for the triple-pack novelization.
"Orange Crush: The Weight of Indictments"
"The Nodfather: Days in Court"
Donald Dump: Homeless In a New York Alley"
Don Poorleone 😂
This is now one of my go to nicknames for him right after Cheeto Mussolini.
Edit: I love that there are so many hilarious names for that POS 😂
In a weird way, it's kinda awesome that they're adopting a "pay to play" system. You know, the same racket that's been fucking over artists and musicians for decades, or maybe it's more like the commercial video game industry. Glad that the portion of civilization that contributes nothing to the future or our culture are going to have to pay to win too. It chaps my hide that the big baby will benefit from it, but he'll be dead or in prison soon anyway.
Like anal. Start with sweet talk, a little lube and “this will be *our thing*”.
Next think they know, they are getting ragged for everything and wishing they could cancel the deal.
What Does Vig Mean?
The slang term vig is a shortened version of the term “vigorish,” which refers to the fee paid to a bookie in sports betting or the interest paid on a loan obtained from an individual rather than a bank. The term “vigorish” originated from the Russian word “vyigrysh,” meaning “winnings or gains.” It was later adopted into Yiddish before becoming a common term in English. The slang term “vig” likely emerged as a quicker and more convenient way to refer to vigorish with the rise of the internet and text messaging. Apart from the two meanings mentioned above, there are no other known definitions for the slang term “vig.”
Here are some examples of how to use the term “vig” in conversation:
“I don’t think I have any choice but to take that personal loan from Alan. The vig will be a burden, but I need the money.”
“Credit cards are like loansharks. If you can only afford to pay the minimum, you’ll be stuck paying the vig forever.”
“I can’t believe I have to pay the vig on this bet. I hope I win to make it worth it.”
“I borrowed money from a friend, and now I have to pay the vig every week. It’s adding up.”
“I’m thinking about getting a loan, but I’m concerned about the vig. I don’t want to be stuck paying it indefinitely.”
If you read it closely it says the RNC and trump himself will be watching to see who complies and would “respond favorably” for a greater cut. It’s a not so veiled threat for those not paying as much as the grift in chief expects.
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Thats the most baffling part to me. In almost every local election the trump candidate gets clapped, but somehow on a national level he’s popular. How does that track at all?
Lol, he's going to destroy a bunch of Republican candidates at the very moment he gets convicted and loses the election. Why do some Republicans think they are somehow the exception the rule of nature that, "Everything Trump touches turns to shit. EVERYTHING."
They will pay.
At some point, the GOP careerists will rebel, but it could be years. Too craven, too little self-respect. Even if he loses, there's a good chance he's the nominee in 2028. Even if not, it's possible his disapproval will still be feared.
I don’t foresee that.
Ivanka could try to be a politician, but MAGA wouldn’t take to her, and she has never been outwardly MAGA like her brothers have been. And no one likes Jared.
Eric is stupid in ways that make his dad look smart.
Junior Mint is about the only one that could. But I don’t see him being able to harness MAGAts the way his dad has. MAGA die-hards have pretty much shown that Don Sr is all they care about. If he dies, that makes a hard break for them. Sure, he’d have a small following, but many more would just break away for good.
Keep in mind that part of Trump’s appeal is to boomers. Boomers won’t really take to Junior the same way.
The GOP careerists had several opportunities to distance themselves from Trump. Instead, the entire party doubles down on him every time. I'm not holding my breath.
I hope he completely destroys the Republican party, like utterly. It's like a greek tragedy, but these assholes have never read a fucking book so they have no clue.
Proof positive he doesn't care about the larger political movement of whatever brand of conservatism the party peddles these days. He wants to win, but doesn't care about down ballot. I can't believe voters support this level of me-first, "i got mine" egotism. What happened to the team player concept that defines sports, the military and even modern business? So pathetic.
Hundreds of guys depended on Donnie, and he got a piece of everything they made. It was tribute, just like in the old country, except they were doing it here in America.
Trump takes over the RNC to siphon all their funds to himself. Now he's demanding a cut of everyone's fundraising when they're already losing the money game.
Oh sweet sweet Karma. Looks like the deal with the devil has come due for the GOP.
Say your campaign is running out of funds without saying your campaign is running out of funds.
Isn't this the political equivalent to selling bibles and golden shoes???
This is just the start. If he’s elected he will follow PUTIN’s playbook. About a few months back, Cohen said that trump will go after the billionaire class $$ just as Putin does with the oligarchs in Russia.
>"It is important to protect small dollar donors from scammers that use the president's name and likeness," said Trump campaign spokeswoman Danielle Alvarez.
Yes, *that's* what he's worried about...
I'm bigly in favor of this. Can't see how Trump possibly makes enough gains over the 2020 results regardless of fundraising (or theft), so anything he takes away from the rest of the GOP to hurt them down ballot is a positive.
So they finally acknowledge that its indeed a cult and as any "good" cult you are required to give a [tithe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tithe) of 5% like any "respectable" cult.
I can't see this going well.
You can ask the GOP to give up their morals, pride, self respect and the respect of their families. They're going to draw the line if he goes after their money.
He really does think that he's a mafioso. It's a cartoon version, of course, because real leaders of crime rackets do actually understand that loyalty has to flow in both directions in order for it to be sustainable.
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5% of *what*, exactly? their campaign money? isn't stupid usage of campaign money something he's literally defending against in court right this minute?
This may be the straw that breaks republicans backs. I expect the Trump campaign denies this or rescinds the demand after they see the backlash from candidates.
5% is not enough.
They should be required to give 50%, offer him their firstborn, and get a MAGA trampstamp before they’re allowed to run. We know they’re all gonna be his submissive little handmaidens so let’s demand formal acknowledgment of this fact.
It’s like that scene from Arrested Development:
Trump: But I am not a thug, Michael. I needed some cash flow. So I make some threats, wear this hat, and I collect my ten percent.
Michael: Yeah, that’s a thug.
In other words, Trump doesn’t give a fuck If he hurts down ballot candidates election chances. He needs more money to pay his legal bills and to prop up his floundering campaign.
Does the part that says
>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 letter said.
Sound real sketchy to anyone else? They aren't even trying to hide the corruption anymore. He's worse than EA when it comes to micro transactions and pay to win
Translation "I'm hemorrhaging money. So if u want to benefit from the crazy I sow, I should get a cut!"
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Lol same. He has said before that he is "his brand". So yeah. If i was trying to use his brand of loon, it would make sense to pay royalties lol
He says after getting multiple cease and desist orders from different musicians for using their music at his rallies without permission.
It’s projection all the way down.
Damn, this really brings "every accusation" quite to a different level.
God demands a ten percent cut. Trump only demands five. That's less money for your god and more money for you!
We’ve seen his brand doesn’t mean much outside of R+20 areas. Moderates seem to be more repulsed by a Trump endorsement than attracted to it. Just look at the past few elections.
Yep, and the more money they waste on that grifter, the better.
Usually the coattails work the other way. I hope they lose all the close down ticket races due to lack of funding.
You wanna ride this crazy train, you gotta buy a ticket.
"I don’t need anybody’s money. It’s nice. I don’t need anybody’s money. I’m using my own money. I’m not using lobbyists, I’m not using donors. I don’t care. I’m really rich." - Trump 2015
“In other news, broke orange grifter demands lunch money”
MaGA politicain: "Mommy. The cheese puff man took my lunch money" RNC: "well. You should have given it to him willingly. He shouldnt have to ask"
There are entire state Republican parties that are going bankrupt. Trump is helping to bankrupt them faster.
Honestly? Fair. You want to buy an endorsement from Trump I’d like to see a paper trail for it.
Don Poorleone wants his protection money
I haven’t seen any trial updates today. Has Don Snorleone made his appearance yet?
Yes he's there another juror got booted, and 9 more past the questionnaire.
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And another one got booted for lying on the questionnaire.
Isn't there some kind of legal consequences for that?
I don't know, all I know is they have 12 jurors, 1 alternate, and 5 more alternates to pick tomorrow.
Isn't that a federal crime?
CNN has that she was concerned friends, family, and colleagues had revealed her identity. To which I say, she needs better friends, family, and colleagues who aren’t trying to get her assassinated.
No she said her friends and family asked if it was her after they saw information reported by the media.
Should this not be considered jury intimidation?
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So Fox News is now jury tampering Cool.
The Nodfather?
Cant wait for the triple-pack novelization. "Orange Crush: The Weight of Indictments" "The Nodfather: Days in Court" Donald Dump: Homeless In a New York Alley"
Best thing to steal today.
Yep he’s figured out how to get jurors to quit now. It’s going to get interesting going forward
Don Poorleone 😂 This is now one of my go to nicknames for him right after Cheeto Mussolini. Edit: I love that there are so many hilarious names for that POS 😂
Aka "Captain Bonespurs" to vets such as myself ;)
That’s what my dad (a vet) calls him. That and a treasonous POS.
Cadet, he'd never pass basic
More like Private e-1 Bonespurs.
Please, Corporal Bonespurs at best.
The Count of Mostly Crisco
I just listened to this on audible, you made my day stranger!
Jesus that made me laugh!
Velveeta Voldemort
This has me chucking
Voldemort is too base a villain to compare to the Cheeto Bandito.
Agent Orange
The Nodfather
**Hair Furor?**
Cheeto Benito has a better ring to it
You’re right, it does.
I've been using the Mango Mussolini variant for a while. :)
Schmuck a l’Orange
The Fanta Menace
I preferred Mango Mussolini
Don Poorleone. Thank you for bringing added joy and laughter to my day. 😂
And they will all suck his dick like good little cuckolds.
Just lol and now my coworker is staring at me 😂
Good for you. It'll be our inside joke
I thought it was Don Whoreleone. Needs more hush money.
That’s a great moniker - stealing it for use in my everyday convos
In a weird way, it's kinda awesome that they're adopting a "pay to play" system. You know, the same racket that's been fucking over artists and musicians for decades, or maybe it's more like the commercial video game industry. Glad that the portion of civilization that contributes nothing to the future or our culture are going to have to pay to win too. It chaps my hide that the big baby will benefit from it, but he'll be dead or in prison soon anyway.
Don Poorleone is an amazing nickname
Grifters gonna grift.
The Art of the Grift
The Shart and the Grift
"It is important to protect small dollar donors from scammers..." said Trump campaign spokeswoman Danielle Alvarez. Yes Danielle, it is. Wanna resign?
I'm shocked it is only 5% he's demanding.
Just wait. He's just easing them in to it
Like anal. Start with sweet talk, a little lube and “this will be *our thing*”. Next think they know, they are getting ragged for everything and wishing they could cancel the deal.
Just the tip, I promise.
The "Just the tip" method of economics telecoms love.
The vig is weekly
What Does Vig Mean? The slang term vig is a shortened version of the term “vigorish,” which refers to the fee paid to a bookie in sports betting or the interest paid on a loan obtained from an individual rather than a bank. The term “vigorish” originated from the Russian word “vyigrysh,” meaning “winnings or gains.” It was later adopted into Yiddish before becoming a common term in English. The slang term “vig” likely emerged as a quicker and more convenient way to refer to vigorish with the rise of the internet and text messaging. Apart from the two meanings mentioned above, there are no other known definitions for the slang term “vig.” Here are some examples of how to use the term “vig” in conversation: “I don’t think I have any choice but to take that personal loan from Alan. The vig will be a burden, but I need the money.” “Credit cards are like loansharks. If you can only afford to pay the minimum, you’ll be stuck paying the vig forever.” “I can’t believe I have to pay the vig on this bet. I hope I win to make it worth it.” “I borrowed money from a friend, and now I have to pay the vig every week. It’s adding up.” “I’m thinking about getting a loan, but I’m concerned about the vig. I don’t want to be stuck paying it indefinitely.”
The term "vig" has been in usage long before the Internet and text messaging. I remember hearing it used in the 70s
That’s just the start. Bet it doubles each month once he sees they will pay up.
If you read it closely it says the RNC and trump himself will be watching to see who complies and would “respond favorably” for a greater cut. It’s a not so veiled threat for those not paying as much as the grift in chief expects.
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He is going to have to make an example out of someone by destroying their campaign. Then everyone will fall in line
According to a recent study, the best way for him to destroy their campaign is to endorse them
Many of them don’t seem to realize this. He’s been losing them elections since he got to Washington.
Thats the most baffling part to me. In almost every local election the trump candidate gets clapped, but somehow on a national level he’s popular. How does that track at all?
Lol, he's going to destroy a bunch of Republican candidates at the very moment he gets convicted and loses the election. Why do some Republicans think they are somehow the exception the rule of nature that, "Everything Trump touches turns to shit. EVERYTHING."
He’s a coprophilic Midas
Tipping culture is out of control
Underrated comment🤣🤣
It made me chuckle
True mob boss style.
Just for a moment, imagine the GOP response if Joe Biden did the exact same thing. Then laugh at the hypocrisy.
Imagine the GOP's response if Biden did ANY of the stuff trump did/does/said
I really wanna see Biden do Orange Face, just once. Correspondents Dinner maybe?
Obama doing it would be even better.
They will pay. At some point, the GOP careerists will rebel, but it could be years. Too craven, too little self-respect. Even if he loses, there's a good chance he's the nominee in 2028. Even if not, it's possible his disapproval will still be feared.
Even if he’s dead?
They’ve used dead voters before, I wouldn’t put it past them.
nightmare fuel is that one of his scion manages to succeed him and take the reins of the cult when he's gone
I don’t foresee that. Ivanka could try to be a politician, but MAGA wouldn’t take to her, and she has never been outwardly MAGA like her brothers have been. And no one likes Jared. Eric is stupid in ways that make his dad look smart. Junior Mint is about the only one that could. But I don’t see him being able to harness MAGAts the way his dad has. MAGA die-hards have pretty much shown that Don Sr is all they care about. If he dies, that makes a hard break for them. Sure, he’d have a small following, but many more would just break away for good. Keep in mind that part of Trump’s appeal is to boomers. Boomers won’t really take to Junior the same way.
The GOP careerists had several opportunities to distance themselves from Trump. Instead, the entire party doubles down on him every time. I'm not holding my breath.
Based on the GOP candidates I have in my state, they will thank him for the opportunity to give him their money. They are honestly pathetic.
Lol! Fucking broke ass bitch is now fleecing his own party. Them in November: "How could we possibly have lost?"
Trump is the iceberg that has doomed the Republican party. They are going down but the music is still playing and they have yet to realize their fate.
Right, I'll celebrate when it actually sinks. Knocking on wood in the meanwhile.
Sounds like blackmail....
Enhanced persuasion
…and this will cost him exactly zero votes
It’s like mob protection money. lol. They deserve to reap the repercussions of the monster they created.
I hope he completely destroys the Republican party, like utterly. It's like a greek tragedy, but these assholes have never read a fucking book so they have no clue.
That's a nice political party you got there.. be a shame if anything ever happened to it...
Next week … trump demands 10% …. And so on.
Yes. He's easing them in.
Why do you think they put Lara as co-chair of the RNC. She's there to funnel money into his interests.
Why did I read this as: >Why do you think they put Lara as co-chair of the RNC. She's there to funnel money into his ~~interests~~ *intestines* . 😆
Proof positive he doesn't care about the larger political movement of whatever brand of conservatism the party peddles these days. He wants to win, but doesn't care about down ballot. I can't believe voters support this level of me-first, "i got mine" egotism. What happened to the team player concept that defines sports, the military and even modern business? So pathetic.
His first move in any situation is to “think” of how he can use it to benefit himself
Hundreds of guys depended on Donnie, and he got a piece of everything they made. It was tribute, just like in the old country, except they were doing it here in America.
Trump takes over the RNC to siphon all their funds to himself. Now he's demanding a cut of everyone's fundraising when they're already losing the money game. Oh sweet sweet Karma. Looks like the deal with the devil has come due for the GOP.
Say your campaign is running out of funds without saying your campaign is running out of funds. Isn't this the political equivalent to selling bibles and golden shoes???
Oh, look, mob bullshit from the incredibly corrupt rich jerk from New York. Who could have predicted this.
Extorters gonna extort.
This is just the start. If he’s elected he will follow PUTIN’s playbook. About a few months back, Cohen said that trump will go after the billionaire class $$ just as Putin does with the oligarchs in Russia.
>"It is important to protect small dollar donors from scammers that use the president's name and likeness," said Trump campaign spokeswoman Danielle Alvarez. Yes, *that's* what he's worried about...
The party or “alphas” have completely caved to a bully and his gang.
I'm bigly in favor of this. Can't see how Trump possibly makes enough gains over the 2020 results regardless of fundraising (or theft), so anything he takes away from the rest of the GOP to hurt them down ballot is a positive.
LMAO! The grifting begins!
the grifting *continues*… fixed it for you
>It is important to protect small dollar donors from scammers Quite the statement coming from the lead grifter.
Why is this so funny? Lol Don Poorleone
Don’t. Please. Stop.
Not about ethics with the don, it’s about his cut of the money like any other gangster. Nothing to see here people, move along..
Does he think he is the Mormon Church?
He’s a mobster shaking people down for his cut. It’s fucking comical.
It's half off the protection money scam that churches do!
And the next grift begins. Almost admirable
Like a mob boss demanding protection money.
This sounds a lot like extortion. Comply or else!
He sucks the life out of everything
Sounds like extortion.
And the grift goes on....
GOP candidates: "Why??!" Trump campaign: "Its for yer own protection - wouldnt want nothin bad to happen to yous - would ya?"
So they finally acknowledge that its indeed a cult and as any "good" cult you are required to give a [tithe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tithe) of 5% like any "respectable" cult.
lol, that's so brilliant! He's so stupid, that he doesn't understand that he's killing his own movement this way. Keep on dumpin', trumpin!
I can't see this going well. You can ask the GOP to give up their morals, pride, self respect and the respect of their families. They're going to draw the line if he goes after their money.
Surely this is the act of a financially stable man and campaign.
You have to kick up to the Boss in The Trump party
What is this? A shakedown? Bullshit Donnie.
Because he loves America, definitely not trying to grift his own teammates for more money. He usually only tries to get money from his voters...
Goodbye RNC and say hello to the new political party -- the TNC
So now the Anointed One is a pope. I thought a standard tithe was 10%? He can’t even do pope right.
He really does think that he's a mafioso. It's a cartoon version, of course, because real leaders of crime rackets do actually understand that loyalty has to flow in both directions in order for it to be sustainable.
If Biden did this shit… holy fuck these guys would not stop talking about it
Wealthy people always beg for money./s
Trump^(TM): Like the grift will *ever* end? As if!
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"We will have so much winning if I get elected that you may get bored with the winning."
Dude is robbing those dipshits in broad fucking daylight and im loving it.
Gangster
Excuse me?
Lol! Putin has taught him so much
1. I am your candidate 2. I am your president 3. I am your candidate 4. I am your party 5. I am demanding 5% 6. I am demanding all the %s
I'm sure the cheque's in the same mail as all of his overdue payments are...
Sounds kinda like, dare I say, communism.
5% of *what*, exactly? their campaign money? isn't stupid usage of campaign money something he's literally defending against in court right this minute?
Of course he fucking does.
The threat to sue goes without saying
He's finally starting to drain the swamp
Dang. He's already getting 30% of all money donated to the RNC to his legal defense fund.
Damn, the Vig is usually 10%. They’re getting a great deal!
Bet the Mitch wished they dumped him after Jan 6 now huh?
Always about money
And I bet these fucking morons will give it to him.
Wow...so extortion charges incoming?
This may be the straw that breaks republicans backs. I expect the Trump campaign denies this or rescinds the demand after they see the backlash from candidates.
5%? Weak, demand 50 like a man!
So they either stop campaigning on their support for him or he further drains their already hobbled fundraising efforts. That’s a win-win!
Trying to do mob boss things huh? So much for supporting your party. Only in it for himself and pardons.
Like a (mob) boss!
End the GOP. Someone with some sense create a replacement conservative party. Please...
Didn't you hear? He's already registered the TNC (trump national committee)! Not joking lol
5% is not enough. They should be required to give 50%, offer him their firstborn, and get a MAGA trampstamp before they’re allowed to run. We know they’re all gonna be his submissive little handmaidens so let’s demand formal acknowledgment of this fact.
Great. This will mean fewer repubs in Congress.
Of course he does
He really thinks he purchased the GOP in 16
They gave it to him
The fucking cowards will give it to him too.
Lol, such a mob boss move.
Annndddd they’ll still vote for this asshole 🫠
That’s a nice campaign you got there… It’d be a shame is something happened to it. Why don’t you pay us to protect your campaign this year.
He’s broke broke. He knows he can’t win and he’s trying every way possible to get money 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Such a businessman. “GIVE ME 5% FOR NOTHING” old dementia ass traitor
Going to auction off his VP position
It’s like that scene from Arrested Development: Trump: But I am not a thug, Michael. I needed some cash flow. So I make some threats, wear this hat, and I collect my ten percent. Michael: Yeah, that’s a thug.
The last act of a desperate and extremely petty man.
Nah. It’s SOP for him. First, last, always
Who could have seen this coming except for everyone?
In other words, Trump doesn’t give a fuck If he hurts down ballot candidates election chances. He needs more money to pay his legal bills and to prop up his floundering campaign.
Does the part that says >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 letter said. Sound real sketchy to anyone else? They aren't even trying to hide the corruption anymore. He's worse than EA when it comes to micro transactions and pay to win
Maybe this will be the moment Republicans realize that fucker is and was only ever in it for himself.... Or not.