Hundreds of publishing professionals demand ban on book deals for Trump officials

A long list of authors and other publishing professionals are calling on their industry to effectively refuse book deals with anyone who worked in former President Trump's administration.

"As members of the writing and publishing community of the United States, we affirm that participation in the administration of Donald Trump must be considered a uniquely mitigating criterion for publishing houses when considering book deals," reads the letter signed by hundreds of publishing professionals. The letter allowed others to add their signatures, which had reached around 550 by Wednesday afternoon.

The letter added, "Consequently, we believe: No participant in an administration that caged children, performed involuntary surgeries on captive women, and scoffed at science as millions were infected with a deadly virus should be enriched by the almost rote largesse of a big book deal."

The letter was just the latest indication that Trump and his supporters will face retaliation for backing his actions in office. Shortly after the Capitol riots on Jan. 6, Simon and Schuster dropped its deal with Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., who had objected to certifying electoral college votes.

Author Barry Lyga reportedly wrote the letter, which is now featured on his website.

Outside of Lyga's effort, other calls boycott attempts have arisen as Trump's administration came to an end. For example, actress Debra Messing pledged on Monday to boycott the advertisers of any network that gives a platform to former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany.

"If I ever see [Kayleigh McEnany] on a panel on a news show or hired by a network, I a... (Read more)

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