The Trump campaign said they are "surprised" the Simi Valley, California-based Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is calling on the Republican National Committee and the president's reelection effort to stop using the former 40th president's likeness in campaign materials. "It's a curious situation and we're surprised they objected to this and this is something that we had been doing with the campaign and the Republican National Committee," Tim Murtaugh, the Trump campaign's communications director, told Fox News in an interview. On Saturday, the Washington Post reported that the Reagan Foundation had demanded Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC) cease fundraising off of the 40th president's name and likeness. Murtaugh echoed those sentiments as well: "It should not come as a surprise to anyone that the Washington Post wants to interfere with the president's reelection campaign." Giller added that the Reagan Foundation is continuing to study the matter, and has yet to decide whether to consider any potential legal recourse.

Source: Fox News July 27, 2020 23:33 UTC