Donald Trump banned from rejoining acting union

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“I’ve also greatly helped the cable news television business (said to be a dying platform with not much time left until I got involved in politics), and created thousands of jobs at networks such as MSDNC and Fake News CNN, among many others. Which brings me to your blatant attempt at free media attention to distract from your dismal record as a union. Your organization has done little for its members, and nothing for me…

“I no longer wish to be associated with your union. As such, this letter is to inform you of my immediate resignation from SAG-AFTRA. You have done nothing for me.”

Responding to the letter, Carteris wrote: “Thank you.”

Over the weekend, via a Zoom videoconference, the SAG-AFTRA National Board passed a resolution pre-emptively denying any potential re-admission applications by Trump.

“Preventing Donald Trump from ever rejoining SAG-AFTRA is more than a symbolic step,” said Carteris. “It is a resounding statement that threatening or inciting harm against fellow members will not be tolerated. An attack against one is an attack against all.”

The board initially acted on charges initiated by SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director David White at the request of Carteris, which cite Trump’s role in inciting the attack on the U.S. Capitol, and in “sustaining a reckless campaign of misinformation aimed at discrediting and ultimately threatening the safety of journalists, many of whom are SAG-AFTRA members.”