Former President Donald Trump Sells NFT Trading Cards Featuring His Infamous Mugshot
Former President Donald Trump has found a new way to monetize his infamous mugshot by selling NFT “digital trading cards” that feature snippets of the suit he wore in the photo. The cards are available for purchase at $99 each, and customers who buy 47 cards will receive a physical card containing a piece of the suit. Additionally, the package includes a dinner with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.
Non-Political Cards Providing Access to a Former President
The sale claims that the cards are not political and have no connection to any political campaign. However, by offering buyers an in-person dinner with Trump, it allows access to a former president and potential presidential contender without the restrictions of campaign finance rules. The cards are produced and sold by NFT INT LLC under a licensing agreement with Trump.
Unique Digital Assets
NFTs, or nonfungible tokens, are unique digital assets recorded on a blockchain. The physical cards in this sale will contain one of 2,024 pieces of Trump’s suit from the mugshot, with some being autographed. The suit has been authenticated by sports memorabilia authenticator Troy Kinunen, who described it as “the most historically significant artifact in United States history.”
Exclusive VIP Tickets
In addition to the trading cards, there are also VIP tickets available for purchase at $9,900. These tickets provide access to a black-tie-optional dinner at Mar-a-Lago and include a cocktail reception with Trump. VIP ticket holders will receive two physical cards—one with a piece of Trump’s suit and another autographed card with both a piece of his suit and tie.
Hot Take: Trump Exploiting His Mugshot for Profit
Former President Donald Trump continues to find ways to monetize his infamous mugshot, this time through the sale of NFT trading cards. By offering access to a former president and potential presidential contender, Trump is able to bypass campaign finance rules. The unique digital assets and physical cards containing pieces of Trump’s suit from the mugshot add value to the sale. This move further highlights Trump’s ability to capitalize on his image for financial gain.
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