Trump Requests CNN To Donate the Ad Windfall From Its GOP Debate


Donald Trump is calling for CNN to donate its profit from the Sept. 16 Republican debate to charity, invoking the significant increase in price it is charging advertisers for a commercial in the prime-time brawl.
As Ad Age reported, CNN is seeking $200,000 for a 30-second spot, 40-times more than its normal rate of about $5,000 in prime time. CNN is also looking to give advertisers in some extra exposure with a live stream of the debate available online for free.
Mr. Trump sent a letter to CNN President Jeff Zucker, which he also posted on his Twitter account, noting the 4,000% increase in the cost for a commercial.
"While I refuse to brag, and as you know very well, this tremendous increase in viewer interest and advertising is due 100% to 'Donald J. Trump,'" he wrote in the letter.


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