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bigtree

(94,292 posts)
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 08:34 PM Mar 13

Now we know why he wore the campaign hat

Ben Pershing @benpershing
Trump fundraising email uses photo from soldiers’ dignified transfer and promises ‘private national security briefings’



The email, sent by Never Surrender, Inc., promotes what it calls a “National Security Briefing Membership” and urges recipients to “claim your spot” with multiple links to donate, in what it describes as an exclusive group receiving updates about national security threats.

It promises that members will “receive my private national security briefings, unfiltered updates on the threats facing America. The straight truth on border invasions, foreign adversaries, deep state sabotage, and every danger the fake news hides.”

The message includes an official White House photograph showing Trump saluting during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base, a solemn military tradition honoring fallen US service members. Trump attended alongside members of his administration.

A flag-draped transfer case, which is used to transport soldiers’ remains, is visible in the photo.

“I’m the strong commander who stares down tyrants, obliterates terrorists, and never backs down,” the fundraising email continues. “This is for patriots ready to stand with that kind of unbreakable strength. Not for the weak or the wavering.”


The email — which was first reported by Patriot Takes, a researcher affiliated with left-leaning MeidasTouch Network — links to a donation page.

“I AM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP. YOU’RE THE ONLY REASON WE SAVED AMERICA,” the page reads. “NOW I AM ASKING YOU TO CONSIDER MAKING A SMALL SUSTAINING CONTRIBUTION, SO WE CAN COMPLETE THE MAGA AGENDA! CAN I COUNT ON YOUR SUPPORT?”


https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/13/politics/trump-fundraise-email-soldier?cid=ios_app


Governor Newsom Press Office @GovPressOffice
Donald Trump is fundraising off of dead soldiers.

He is a deeply SICK and DISGUSTING MAN!




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greatauntoftriplets

(179,023 posts)
1. Disgusting.
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 08:40 PM
Mar 13

Only he would try to make money off the deaths of American soldiers. This is sick, and likely illegal.

enough

(13,762 posts)
3. We've used up all possible words to describe all the ways Trump has desecrated everything real
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 08:48 PM
Mar 13

in our world. I can’t think of a word strong enough for this evil corruption.

The fact that he and his followers can’t even see this reality is our true national nightmare.

MustLoveBeagles

(16,460 posts)
5. I'd be pissed if I was a friend or family member of one of the fallen
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 08:58 PM
Mar 13


Hell I'm not and I'm still pissed 😡

Cha

(319,168 posts)
6. FUCKING BRAINDEAD USING SOLDIERS
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 09:02 PM
Mar 13

THAT HE IS RESPONDIBLE FOR GETTING K ILLED AS A CAMPAIGN OPPOROTUNITY.

Deuxcents

(26,969 posts)
7. One despicable act after another. Who is going to stop this madness? Is there no one, nothing that can be done?
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 09:06 PM
Mar 13

colorado_ufo

(6,253 posts)
9. If this LOSER used my deceased son's or daughter's remains to raise money for himself, I think I would lose control!
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 09:26 PM
Mar 13

Of all the despicable things he has done in his life, this goes to the top of the list, sharing that spot with the Epstein files.

littlemissmartypants

(33,755 posts)
10. King of the Psychopaths
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 09:29 PM
Mar 13

Characteristics of Psychopaths

1. Aggressive, callous, and cunning
2. Complete absence of conscience and empathy
3. Very adept at manipulating others
4. Willingness to engage in immoral, criminal conduct
5. Willingness to take what they want and do as they please, regardless of who is hurt or wronged
6. Deceptive ability to appear outwardly benevolent
7. Deceptive ability to behave in superficially charming ways to hide purely selfish motives
8. Willingness to use intimidation and violence to control others in order to satisfy their own needs
9. Willingness to intentionally violate the basic inherent human rights of others
10. Complete absence of any sense of guilt or remorse for the harm their actions have caused to others
11. Rationalization of their own immoral behavior
12. Will attempt to lay blame upon someone else for their own conduct
13. Denial, will deny their own wrongdoing outright
14. Utter contemptuousness toward the feelings and desires of their fellow beings
15. Pathological lying, will say anything without any concern for truth to advance their own hidden agendas
16. Ablity to feign [fake] normal human emotions and empathy
17. Distorted sense of the consequences of their actions
18. Total failure to accept any responsibility for their own socially irresponsible ways
19. Strong bellef that they will never be brought to justice for their criminal behavior

Grokenstein

(6,357 posts)
12. This remains appropriate:
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 09:44 PM
Mar 13
"From the Eternal Sea he rises,
creating armies on either shore
Turning man against his brother,
until man exists no more."

-- Father Brennan

Liberal In Texas

(16,278 posts)
13. Fundraising email. Pure BS.
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 09:48 PM
Mar 13

Made up crap to get the rubes to fork over more money. Nobody donating will get "private national security briefings." Hell, he only gets security briefings if they're done in storyboard fashion with little text.

Disgusting.

Grammy23

(6,123 posts)
14. Adding insult to injury --
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 09:54 PM
Mar 13

He never removed his hat for the ceremony. According to protocol I read, his hat should have been removed. In addition civilians who have not served should not salute. He should have placed his hand over his heart.

He is so addled that he forgot what he was supposed to do according to protocol. Or more likely — he said screw it. I want this photo-op to look a certain way. Screw the protocol. So what if it’s not the proper way to do this.

Buddyzbuddy

(2,649 posts)
16. I sure hope those Justices that gave him immunity have paid their tribute, otherwise
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 10:55 PM
Mar 13

they won't be warned in advance.
That goes for all of you Republicans, politicians, MAGA's and non voting Democrats.
The rest of us Democrats will be eliminated in the wrath.

I have a vision of him standing in the candle lit Oval Office surrounded by his sycophants kneeling before him chanting and reaching out to touch his feet.
Something tells me he has the same vision.

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