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Trump email warns supporters their MAGA status is revoked unless they donate

An email sent on Wednesday claimed that supporters had lost their “supporter status” and urged them to give money to restore it.

Wednesday’s email to Trump’s base announced that their “supporter status” had been terminated and asked for a donation to reinstate it, using language that suggested the president himself was speaking. The note featured a subject line about a “massive headache” and a button promising a “final chance to make this right,” which redirects recipients to a payment portal. Mediaite reported that the fundraising approach is under increased examination, citing one outlet's story that described Trump’s hands-on role in reviewing donor lists and pushing for multi-million-dollar gifts.

The report said the fundraising operation has generated over $800 million since Trump returned to office, funding projects such as the White House ballroom, a presidential library, and initiatives tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. A spokeswoman, Danielle Alvarez, rejected allegations that large donations buy access, calling Trump “the most successful fundraiser in modern political history.” one outlet senior editor Charles Cooke criticized Trump’s Truth Social subscription scheme as corrupt and called for congressional action.

Why it matters

The email shows how political fundraising is being tied to loyalty checks, raising concerns about donor influence.

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