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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRNC Accused Of Attempting To Monetize Memorial Day With Donald Trump Shop Tweet
The Republican National Committees attempt to hawk Trump 2020 campaign merchandise on Memorial Day did not go over well.The Republican National Committee on Monday sparked anger and was accused of attempting to monetize Memorial Day after it posted this tweet:
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The RNC drew stinging backlash from Twitter users after it promoted a HUGE Memorial Day sale on President Donald Trumps 2020 reelection campaign website. It also offered a 25% discount.
The RNC has faced backlash before for attempting to hawk campaign merchandise on celebrated days. But for the vast majority of people who responded to its latest post, the sale on the day honoring fallen service members was a step too far:
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rnc-memorial-day-tweet-reaction_n_5eccc1f0c5b648af37579945?utm_source=entertainment_fb&ir=Entertainment&ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000024&utm_campaign=hp_fb_pages&utm_medium=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2rIa-KvfNIpzbgiZEbk5hGgZvfptT3_nJRd20v07MAD_vrC05agqCQGwM
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RNC Accused Of Attempting To Monetize Memorial Day With Donald Trump Shop Tweet (Original Post)
Norbert
May 2020
OP
Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)1. If they offered
the crap FREE with FREE shipping, I STILL would not be interested. Nothing baring the tRump name is EVER going to cross the threshold of this house. I despise him, the gop and every one of his "fans" They have caused more destruction than Russia and Jyna combined to finish off this country.
Maeve
(42,288 posts)2. The sale code shoupld be COVID19
bucolic_frolic
(43,311 posts)3. For equestrians, did they offer bone spurs?
brooklynite
(94,745 posts)4. C'mon; what's more American than Holiday shopping?
2naSalit
(86,804 posts)5. Holiday grifting...
One of 'murkkka's great national pastimes.