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Trump Launches New Digital Trading Cards with Unique Incentives
Donald Trump has revived his foray into the world of digital trading cards, introducing a new offering aimed at rallying support from his base. This time, the Republican presidential candidate is enhancing the appeal of these non-fungible tokens (NFTs) by including a fragment of the suit he wore during his debate with President Joe Biden in June.
Earlier this week, Trump took to social media to unveil this latest series of what he refers to as “baseball card” NFTs, stating, “By popular demand, I’m doing a new series of Trump digital trading cards. You all know what they are; we’ve had a lot of fun with them.”
President Trump announces his NEW Digital Trading Cards- America First. Buy just 15 cards and get a piece of his “KNOCKOUT” Debate Suit. Buy just 75 cards or more and have a Gala Dinner with the President!
Don’t Miss Out! https://t.co/vrpHbxyrFG pic.twitter.com/TUYFLLD76f
— CollectTrumpCards (@CollectTrump) August 27, 2024
The latest collection, titled the America First series, features 50 new designs showcasing Trump in various imaginative roles, such as “Supertrump,” a boxer, and even a depiction of him holding bitcoins. One image portrays him in a costume reminiscent of an Iron Man-like superhero. Trump humorously referred to himself as the “crypto president,” adding, “I don’t know if that’s true or not, but a lot of people are saying that.”
This marks the fourth round of NFT releases since Trump first entered this market in December 2022. Previous collections included editions like the “Mugshot Edition NFTs,” and earlier iterations featured the former president in diverse historical references, including a portrayal as George Washington.
Insights on the Trading Card Market
The digital trading cards are priced at US$99 (approximately $133) each. However, buyers who commit to purchasing 15 or more cards will receive a tangible collectible with a piece of Trump’s debate suit attached. Those opting for 75 NFTs will be entered into a raffle for a gala dinner with Trump at his golf club in Jupiter, Florida.
Despite the broader association of NFTs with cryptocurrency, purchasers have the option to pay via credit card, potentially broadening Trump’s appeal to a wider audience. In discussing his latest venture, Trump referred to the suit piece as the “knock-out suit,” stating, “We’ll cut up the knock-out suit, and you’re going to get a piece of it, and we’ll be randomly autographing five of them—this is a true collector’s item, something to pass down to your family.”
This unique endeavor is part of a broader spectrum of branded merchandise Trump has released over the years. Notably, this is not the first instance of him selling parts of his clothing; a year prior, he began offering pieces of the suit he wore during his arrest, generating significant public attention.
Since their introduction in 2022, Trump’s digital trading cards have been met with mixed reactions, including skepticism and mockery on social media. However, they have consistently sold out quickly, reflecting a robust market interest that has translated into substantial financial returns for the former president.
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