Donald Trump is facing scrutiny after endorsing a new product described as being ‘for patriots who never back down, like President Trump’.
Throughout his presidency and campaigns, Trump has been associated with various products. These have included the widely recognized MAGA hat, the Tesla vehicles showcased at the White House, and more recently, a smartphone bearing his name.
Now, a new product has emerged, and Trump quickly took to Truth Social to promote it.
For those who aspire to wear a fragrance inspired by a 79-year-old Republican, the opportunity has arrived. Trump announced in his post, ‘Trump Fragrances are here’.
It’s worth noting that Trump Fragrances are not created or sold by Trump or his organization, although he is evidently eager to highlight them.
The fragrances are available on a website called ‘gettrumpfragrances’, which describes the scent as “a rallying cry in a bottle” with Trump’s “iconic image and raised fist,” embodying “strength, power, and victory.”
Trump elaborated that the fragrances are named “Victory 45-47” to symbolize “Winning, Strength, and Success,” and they cater to both men and women.
He encouraged his followers: “Get yourself a bottle, and don’t forget to get one for your loved ones too. Enjoy, have fun, and keep winning!”
Priced between $199 and $249, some of the fragrances are already marked as ‘sold out’, suggesting a strong demand among Trump’s supporters.
However, reactions are mixed. A Twitter user criticized the post, stating: “It’s too embarrassing for words.”
On Reddit, a video of Trump promoting the fragrances, sourced from the product website, was shared with the question: “How is this legal?”
“This is so disgusting. and so very him,” another user commented.
Don Fox, former Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, has previously commented on Trump’s promotion of private products, speaking to PBS in the context of the Tesla display at the White House.
Fox remarked: “He certainly violated any sense of normalcy or decency in terms of what we expect from the president. But, as it turns out, the president is actually exempt from federal conflicts of interest laws and standards.”