In #TrumpNation rules are only for other people.
In #TrumpNation rules are only for other people. Okay, they might not be a hard and fast rule against registering you candidacy this far out, but there is the simple idea of decorum from a sitting president. via Irreverent Monk Originally shared by Peter da Silva IMPORTANT. Donald Trump filed with @FEC for 2020 reelection on January 20th, 2017. This is major for several reasons./1 First and foremost, it is NOT NORMAL. Obama filed for 2012 reelection in April 2011. Incumbent declaring before midterms is unheard of. /2 Several MAJOR implications. If officially a candidate, can use candidate status to curry favor with PACs, businesses, other organizations /3 Because he's acting as Trump the candidate, not Trump the president. Different rules apply. /4 Even more importantly - completely changes how non profits can handle him. 501c3's cannot "campaign" or risk losing nonprofit status. /5 It means they can't speak negatively about him. Imagine @PPact having to convey ri...