The former US President offers digital trading cards with pictures of himself, for example in a superhero costume. He charges 99 dollars per piece – the collection was sold out within twelve hours.
Former US President Donald Trump made a “big announcement” – and then presented a collection of trading cards for fans on Thursday. For $99 each, fans can purchase glorified digital drawings of the 76-year-old: Trump in a superhero costume (including abs), Trump on a white horse and US flag, Trump on a blue and red elephant.
Despite the high unit price, the collection – 45,000 pieces – was sold out within twelve hours, according to OpenSea data. Added up, that’s $4.45 million raised with the campaign.
“Your Favorite President Ever”
The associated promotional video began with a hymn of praise for Trump, who wants to run for the White House again in 2024: “Hello everyone, this is Donald Trump speaking. Hopefully your favorite president of all time – better than Lincolnbetter than Washington.” The trading cards featured “incredible works of art” that reflected his life and career, he said.
In addition, anyone who buys tickets can win “great prizes,” including a dinner with Trump himself: “I don’t know if that’s a great prize, but it’s what we have,” Trump said. The ex-president who shared his 2020 defeat against Joe Biden continues to deny, had spoken of a “big announcement” on Wednesday on the “Truth Social” platform he co-founded, triggering speculation.
(APA/dpa/Ed.)