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Trump Campaign Pushes ‘National Security Briefing Membership’ In Jaw-Dropping Fundraising Email

This feels very wrong

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Most presidents try to keep a clear line between governing the country and raising money. President Donald Trump has never been very strict about that line.

On Thursday, a fundraising email from Never Surrender Inc. offered supporters something unusual. For a donation, they could become what the message called a “National Security Briefing Member.”

The email promised supporters “private national security briefings” and “unfiltered updates on the threats facing America.” It was written as if it came directly from Trump and linked readers to his merchandise website.

“These final spots are reserved for my strongest supporters (YOU’RE ONE OF THEM!),” the email said. “You’ll get the inside scoop DIRECT from me, President Trump, the leader who’s rebuilt the greatest military in history and put America First like no one else.”

Exactly what these briefings would include is unclear. The email did not explain how the information would be delivered, how much donors would need to contribute, or what kind of details would be shared. It is also unknown whether any of the material would involve sensitive information.

What is known is that the fundraising message was real and that it used the presidency as its main selling point.

The timing raised additional questions.

The email included a photograph taken during a solemn ceremony at Dover Air Force Base. The image showed Trump saluting while a flag draped transfer case stood nearby. The ceremony honored U.S. service members killed during the war with Iran.

So far, 13 American troops have died in that conflict. The same image from that ceremony was used inside the fundraising message asking supporters for money.

Critics quickly reacted.

The fundraising email added to a long list of ways Trump has used his political platform to promote products or raise money.

Over the past few years, that list has included a $60 God Bless the USA Bible, a sneaker line, and a cryptocurrency project run by his sons. His social media company Trump Media & Technology Group also went public.

This week another promotion surfaced involving Trump’s meme coin. Investors were told they could potentially meet him at Mar-a-Lago on April 25. The White House later said that date does not appear on the president’s official schedule.

Trump is instead expected to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. This is also not the first unusual fundraising pitch tied to Trump.

Last August, supporters received an email asking for $15 donations to help Trump “get to Heaven.” The message carried the subject line “I want to try and get to Heaven.” That request came just days after Trump spoke about the topic during an appearance on Fox & Friends.

Featured image via X screengrab 

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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