A company owned by former U.S. president Donald Trump appears to be capitalizing off the failed °Õ°ù³Ü³¾±èÌýassassination attempt by selling limited-edition sneakers emblazoned with the Republican presidential candidate’s bloodied face.
The white $299 (US) sneakers, named “FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT High-Tops,” feature an American flag decal above a now-iconic image of a bloodied Trump after he was shot at a Pennsylvania rally Saturday.
There are 5,000 pairs available, including 10 “randomly autographed” sneakers, according to the product page. They are already sold out in numerous sizes as of Wednesday.
The red hats buy whatever this man is selling. By contrast, Biden is still struggling to sell himself to his own party.
The red hats buy whatever this man is selling. By contrast, Biden is still struggling to sell himself to his own party.
“These limited edition high-tops, featuring Trump’s iconic image with his fist raised, honor his unwavering determination and bravery,” it reads. ”... Show your support and patriotic pride with these exclusive sneakers, capturing a defining moment in history.”
In a disclaimer, the website, , claims it “is not political and has nothing to do with any political campaign.” In the same disclaimer, the website notes it’s a registered trademark of CIC Ventures LLC — a company Trump reported owning in his 2023 financial disclosure, .
“Trump Sneakers are not designed, manufactured, distributed or sold by Donald J. Trump, The Trump Organization or any of their respective affiliates or principals,” it continues.
The sneakers are expected to ship in September or October; should all 5,000 sell out, it could net the company just shy of $1.5 million.
The same company is also selling “President Trump’s Official Golf Shoes” — a limited run of $499 gold golf shoes — as well as the sold-out $399 “Never Surrender High-Tops.” The latter, a pair of sneakers painted shiny gold and emblazoned with the American flag, were announced by Trump himself at Sneaker Con Philadelphia earlier this year.
While Republican leaders point fingers at political rivals, left-leaning voices have also joined the fray.
While Republican leaders point fingers at political rivals, left-leaning voices have also joined the fray.
Trump was shot and injured by a gunman during a rally in Pennsylvania Saturday. The former president said he was “shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear”; one spectator was killed.
The sneakers are not the only piece of merchandise championed by Trump; in March, the 78-year-old began selling $59.99 bibles, saying “It’s my favourite book.”
°Õ°ù³Ü³¾±èÌýrecently paid off a $175 million bond to put a New York civil fraud verdict on hold — stopping the state from potentially seizing his assets, after he was ordered to pay $454 million in damages for allegedly defrauding bankers and insurers in New York.
