
Image by Natilyn Hicks.
For MAGA consumers who are looking for a great shopping experience, especially those who gain pleasure by further enriching Donald Trump and his family, nirvana is just a click away at the TRUMP Store, “the official retail website of The Trump Organization.” It offers MAGA shoppers numerous commodities they presumably dream of possessing. However, I hope the president is aware of problems, really nasty problems, with some of what is being sold that embody characteristics that are contrary to his supposed values and principles.
On the homepage, one is greeted in the left corner by the name TRUMP in gold letters. The description accompanying many products indicates they are made in America. However, for many other items, there is no information as to where they were produced. Could much of what is sold at the TRUMP Store imported adding to our trade deficit?
At least one product being offered is identified as not having been produced in the U.S. A. The potential consumer is informed that the Chicago 3D Ornament is “A perfect 3D replica of the Trump International Hotel & Tower” and is “Handmade in Europe.” You read that correctly—handmade in Europe! Could those running the Trump Store not find anyone living in our great country who could make this ornament? Or, have deep state infiltrators (who are against putting America first and seek to embarrass Trump) hacked the store site? A true MAGA patriot should pray that new Trump tariffs will bring about the demise of the market for this import.
Click hats. Recently, the first one offered, shockingly, was not a red MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN hat, but a red hat with TRUMP 2028. A wearer can show that they are already thinking of our great future. And this hat only costs $50 unlike the red MAGA hat with white lettering going for $55.
Next to the TRUMP 2028 hat is a “special edition” $55 hat with the lettering MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, not in white letters, but pink letters. Click on it to learn that it is a “special edition Valentine’s Day MAGA hat” that provides one with “a great way to surprise your loved one” without designating the gender of your loved one. Does that mean that the store approves of a woman providing a man in her life with a hat with unmanly pink MAGA lettering? Would a manly man be happy receiving such a gift?
What may excite some is that MAGA hats are now available in “a variety of show-stopping colors.” There are pink ones, green ones, blue ones, yellow ones (that might remind one of the Malvina Reynolds song Little Boxes). However, if you want the plain one in white with blue letters that include 45-47 on one side, an American flag on the other and TRUMP on the back, “due to high demand,” you will have to wait 2-3 weeks for it to ship as is the case for the Green Apple version, but, thank goodness, not the one in white with gold lettering.
Those seeking a “bargain” can buy a hat with TRUMP on the front for just $38 described as a “Raised Trump Flag Mesh Back Hat.” However, unlike the previously discussed hats, there is no indication that they were made in America.
A Few Other GREAT Products—Even Some for Kids
There is much more to the Trump store than hats. For men, among what is available are bottoms, footware, outerware, polos, and tshrits. The bottoms consist of only three choices; sweatpants, joggers, and pjs with the “TRUMP embroidered logo at left upper thigh.” Sad to write that pj bottoms are only available in the size XS. PJs for all larger or more robust MAGA fans are unavailable (perhaps sold out) including size XXXL. Though the pjs are listed as being for men, they are offered in “unisex sizing.” Have multicultural radical gender-neutral Marxist anarchists infiltrated the staff of this great big beautiful online store?
The previous search might prompt one to look for pjs for women. Here one can find Stars PJ Pants made of “high quality organic cotton” with the “TRUMP embroidered logo on [the] left leg”–not the right leg!! There was also no indication that these organic pjs, presumably produced by radical hippie environmentalists were made in America nor that they came in unisex sizes, but the only size currently available, the biggest one, was XL.
Another pj for women is a Trump Signature Long Pajama Set costing $175 described as having “luxurious comfort and understated elegance…breathable, lightweight and velvety soft poly blend silk with detailed white trim and Trump embroidery.” They are made of 96% polyester and 4% spandex. Unclear is if any of the polyester contains silk. Should the Federal Trade Commission get involved to see if there is some false advertising about silk in the product? Sadly, this outfit only comes in sizes s, m and l that some might find discriminatory against our smaller and larger lady, or even men, MAGA friends who want to jump into them.
Among other products offered include GULF OF AMERICA hats, t-shirts, and a plush Trump airplane selling for $40 and described on the site:
“This adorable plush toy is inspired by the Trump 757 jet, the crown jewel of the fleet that takes the Trump family around the world in comfort. A perfect gift for kids of all ages, inspire little ones’ creativity to take flight with a toy that allows them to dream up any trip around the world.”
Kids, including young teens, would likely be overwhelmed with joy to have this “perfect gift” that has on its side TRUMP in what appears to be gold letters.
A caring parent might soon not be able to buy 30 dolls for the little one. The Trump store may help one to at least partially overcome this deprivation. Go to Collections, then Golden Age of America, then Trump kids. There you will find three Teddy Bears for sale including one that may fill every child’s dream, a Spa Teddy Bear wearing a bathrobe with a golden TRUMP logo. It is described as a “relaxed little fellow [that] makes a memorable gift for any age and a wonderful keepsake!”
To avoid disappointing one’s child, don’t promise to buy the teddy bear with a knitted red sweater with TRUMP on it—described as an “adorable Trump teddy bear [that] will prove to be a treasured companion, memorable gift, and wonderful keepsake for any age.” It is currently unavailable. That might be because it is not made in America. However, teddies with a blue or white sweater with TRUMP on the front are both available.
The kids section does not offer a sand pail that is found elsewhere on the store site that, of course, has the name TRUMP in white on it “for your little adventurers… [who can] Get ready to build a big sandcastle!” The pail with a white handle and white shovel comes in red or blue (which might remind one of Democrats).
Another noteworthy product under the Trump kids section is a “GIANT Trump Chocolate Gold Bar” weighing 2.75 pounds selling for $68 reduced in price from $86, perhaps to help reduce the rate of inflation. Will its consumption help Make America Healthy Again?
And if you seek to walk off any weight gain from consuming this chocolate bar, you can buy some Trump 45 red sneakers for $225. They are a “limited edition knit sneakers…With crisp red knit, American flag, and striking gold ’45’ (recognizing Trump’s Presidency), [that] stand out in the crowd and [allows one to] take on the world with confidence and style!” Wow!
Will the Trump store soon feature a collection of Elon Musk products? In the meantime, one can find them by visiting the Space X store or Tesla store.
If you want to save money purchasing Trump store products, try Amazon where you can find a red MAGA hat for $47 which is $8 cheaper than the Trump store price. Is Jeff Bezos trying to put the Trump store out of business with this unpatriotic price cutting act? Should he be locked up, and should Amazon be taken over?
Thanks to the online TRUMP store, MAGA shoppers will likely find shopping not just more meaningful and greatly satisfying, but exhilarating. Others may find the inconsistency in what Trump espouses and the values embodied in what is being sold consistent with his narcissism, hypocrisy, and greed.
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