The Republican National Committee on Monday was accused of attempting to make money off the Memorial Day holiday after it posted this tweet:
#MemorialDay is an important day for Americans & Pres. Trump wanted to do something extra special for his best supporters, like YOU.
— GOP (@GOP) May 25, 2020
Until 11:59 PM TONIGHT, take 25% OFF your order at the ONLY Official Trump Campaign Store with code USA25.
Shop NOW: https://t.co/whks8RRVz7 pic.twitter.com/zl4iNlrSMb
The RNC drew stinging backlash from Twitter users after it promoted a “HUGE” Memorial Day sale on President Donald Trump’s 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, a Trump merchandise sale on the holiday honoring fallen service members was a step too far:
I just thought you should know that the GOP and Trump Store are using #MemorialDay2020 to pimp campaign garbage for profit. https://t.co/7xr9kFNLQO
— Leslie 🇺🇲 Honor the Fallen (@Leslieoo7) May 25, 2020
This is just gross.
— ˈdälfən™🐬 💥 Wash Your Hands & Stay Home 🌊🇺🇸 (@DolphinDemVoter) May 25, 2020
@GOP Grifting Memorial Day. https://t.co/ehzrCGHyJV
— Tom W (@spokanetom) May 25, 2020
Nothing says honoring our fallen heroes than using this day of remembrance to make a buck. Leave it to the GOP to besmirch this sacred day.
— Goathead (@Goathead19) May 26, 2020
Seriously?!? On Memorial Day!!
— Jennifer C. Mahmood (@jcmahmood) May 26, 2020
You actually want to take advantage of aholiday to honor the fallen just to sell your junk? I am horrified.
— ReinaSusie (@ReinaSusie) May 25, 2020
Nice grift. Honor and respect our veterans, don’t try to raise money for the campaign in their name.
— James Fatheree (@jwfathereeDC) May 25, 2020
How disgusting. Doesn’t get much more anti-American than this.
— Matt Wittig🇺🇸🇵🇷🏳️🌈 (@MattWittig) May 25, 2020
Even Memorial Day is just another money making opportunity for the self serving GOP.
— Katy Doe (@DoeKaty) May 25, 2020
New lows daily.
All gave some, some gave all and some want to make a buck exploiting what should be a solemn and reflective day. #RememberInNovember and vote these hucksters out. https://t.co/oHqSBBUwTU
— Shelby Kent-Stewart ™ (@ShelbyKStewart) May 25, 2020
wow. using Memorial Day to hawk your tacky TrumpJunk
— Kaya Jade (@DannyboyWiggs) May 25, 2020
how very surprising
Sell this for #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/lTu7ry64qj
— jen pal (@jennyrachelpal) May 25, 2020
You guys are beyond reprehensible. Today is a day of remembrance from those brave men and women that laid down their lives for our country. You tout a sale. SMFH
— Tara Tisch🦓🍀🎨 (@TaraTisch) May 25, 2020
Profiteering Memorial Day, are we?
— Steven S. Hood (@SDavidScott) May 25, 2020
So embarrassing
— District Flamingo (@ccuspis) May 25, 2020
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