NEWNAN, Ga. — Statement from Veterans for America First (VFAF):
In response to recent misinformation involving unauthorized use of the Veterans for America First (VFAF) brand in North Carolina by individuals including Butch Conz, we issue the following clarification regarding our intellectual property and organizational activities.
Veterans for America First (VFAF.US) has used them names Veterans for Trump since 2015 and Veterans for America First since 2019. VFAF previously held trademark rights on its logos and visual brand elements. These trademarks were formally registered and granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in November 2022, following filings by VFAF attorney Jared Craig. These include formally live, federally recognized trademarks protecting the organization's logos and stylized marks currently in use (see attached proofs below).
To be clear, VFAF has never filed for or claimed ownership of the name “Trump.” We have not used the Trump name in any way that would imply trademark rights or proprietary control, nor have we raised funds using the Trump name as a trademarked asset. Instead, any political references to "Trump" have been made in the context of nominative fair use—referring to support of the former president’s policies or campaign as a matter of political speech, not commerce.
Understanding Logo Trademarks vs. Name Use:
A logo trademark protects the visual design of a specific brand mark—such as a graphic symbol, stylized lettering, or emblem—and prevents others from using an identical or confusingly similar image in commerce. However, this does not extend to the general use of a name (like “Trump”) in text, commentary, endorsements, or political messaging unless that name is itself a registered wordmark.
The unauthorized use of VFAF logos or visual branding by Butch Conz in North Carolina has no legal standing and misrepresents our official organization. All VFAF brand assets—including the names “Veterans for America First” and “Veterans for Trump” in stylized form—are owned by L-Strategies LLC, a Georgia-based communications firm. This ownership is publicly documented with the Georgia Secretary of State and can be verified via:
https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/BusinessSearch/BusinessInformation?businessId=3771235
About Veterans for America First:
Founded in 2015 by Admiral Charles Kubic as the original “Veterans for Trump” grassroots movement, Veterans for America First (VFAF) is a national coalition of U.S. military veterans, first responders, and patriotic Americans. The organization is dedicated to advancing America First policies, supporting pro-veteran candidates, and advocating for a strong national defense, border security, and constitutional governance.
VFAF has also gained recognition for its media and advocacy efforts, including:
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“The Fall of Deceit” – a political documentary produced by Stan Fitzgerald
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“Border Invasion: An American Crisis”
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“Veterans for Trump: The Movement”
These productions have helped amplify the voices of grassroots patriots and expose government corruption while reinforcing the core mission of Veterans for America First.
In line with campaign finance guidelines, all fundraising efforts connected to political advocacy have been conducted transparently and lawfully—primarily through Legacy PAC, in compliance with President Trump’s publicly stated “5% fundraising rule.”
We remain committed to defending the truth, preserving our brand integrity, and serving America’s veterans and patriots with honor.
