It adorns his name in red and gold colors: the “Donald Trump Card”. With her, fresh donations for the ex-president should be made easy.
Mar-a-Lago – Less than two weeks after leaving the White House, the US magazine Politico published an article entitled “The Antipope of Mar-a-Lago”. Donald Trump’s life in exile, which has just begun, in his property on the east coast of Florida can be compared with the historical idea of an antipope. Although Joe Biden had already taken over the official business in Washington at that time, Mar-a-Lago could develop into a kind of stronghold of the MAGA cult, the author mused. Trump de jure voted out, for die-hard supporters: inside de facto but still their highest political representative.
Donald Trump: There is now a “Trump Card” for fans – behind it is a fundraising campaign
It is true that since the day the new cabinet was sworn in, Trump has not announced his claims to power too openly; With him, however, Mar-a-Lago has already become a magnet for loyal fans. Not only have numerous family members already moved: according to media reports, professionals from the political sector who want to fish in the republican basin also like to meet frequently in the area. Whether this is enough for the billionaire as a backdrop to distract him from the defeat against his competitor Biden is open. One thing is clear, however: the supporters: one wants to continue to be treated as such, even after Trump’s executive power is over for the time being. After all, those could be quite useful to him again.
Red and gold declaration of loyalty: “Trump cards” for the ex-president’s biggest fans
The political donation organization “Save America”, which Trump works with, is now offering a “Trump Card” for sale. “You will be a token of your committed support for our movement to save America, and I have full confidence in you,” said Business Insider in an email sent on Thursday (August 5th, 2021) in which the card was advertised will.
Their design calls up familiar patterns: the wine-red background draws attention to the Republican Party, to which Trump belongs. The printed font is gold and one of the four designs of the “Trump Card” features an eagle with spread wings. Special detail: a facsimile of Trump’s signature.
USA: Donald Trump wants supporters: inside with “Trump cards”
It has recognition value, but just to be on the safe side, the name of the honored person is written below it – behind the title “President”. One looks in vain for any indication that this title is now being used by someone else.
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Perhaps you were already thinking of the upcoming presidential election when you were designing this merchandise product. It remains to be seen whether Trump will run again. But he already likes to flirt with this prospect at events. The financial means with which he wants to contest the election campaign, which is typically expensive in the USA, also wants to be raised. Appearance of the “Trump Card”: The email linked interested parties: inside to a donation page. (mp)
