Donald Trump has announced the launch of new $100 silver coins which feature his “very beautiful face,” as he continues campaigning ahead of the November election.
Trump is selling the coins (right) for $100 each. (Image: X/realtrumpcoins)
In a promotional video for the so-called “Trump Coins,” the Republican presidential candidate told his supporters that the silver medallions were “a true symbol of American greatness.”
“This beautiful, limited-edition coin commemorates our movement, our fight for freedom, prosperity and putting America first,” Trump said.
“It’s more than just a collector’s item, it’s a testament to the resilience and strength of the American people, our American patriots that we love so much.”
Trump designed the silver coins, which feature his face on one side and the White House on the other.
“I’ve seen a lot of coins using my very beautiful face, very beautiful guy. I’m only kidding,” he said. “But they are not the official coin.”
The video included a link to sign up for a waitlist for the coin’s release next week. It marks Trump’s latest commercial venture on the campaign trail.
In March, he was criticized for selling $60 bibles, which were promoted as “the only Bible endorsed by President Trump.”
Dubbed the “God Bless the USA Bible,” it included a King James Version translation, copies of the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence.
In February, he debuted a new line of Trump-branded sneakers, including $400 gold “Never Surrender High-Tops.”
Trump has also dabbled in NFTs, and reported earning between $100,000 and $1 million last year from digital trading cards that portrayed him in cartoon-like images.
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Trump wanted TikTok banned and now he uses it’s young stars to help campaign
Trump has used TikTok to push his campaign to new hights. (Image: Getty)
Former President Donald Trump has embraced TikTok as a campaign tool, despite his previous attempts to ban the app over national security concerns during his presidency.
Trump, who recently survived his second assassination attempt, joined TikTok in June, appearing in a video with UFC president Dana White at a match in Newark, New Jersey, following Trump being ‘too busy’ to read his wife’s new book.
“The president is now on TikTok,” White announced, to which Trump replied, “It’s my honor.”
The move marks a significant shift from Trump’s 2020 stance, when he sought to ban TikTok through executive action, citing fears of Chinese government access to American user data.
Federal courts later blocked that effort.
Donald Trump has adopted the use of TikTok to push his campaign. (Image: Getty)
Trump has since changed his position.
In a March interview with CNBC, he stated: “Without TikTok, you can make Facebook bigger, and I consider Facebook to be an enemy of the people.”
Recently the republican campaign has adopted the use of TikTokers to push the Trump campaign.
Taking to the app many videos can be viewed where content creators test the knowledge of left-wing-leaning individuals.
The former president’s TikTok debut comes as his own social media platform, Truth Social, faces challenges.
Following a New York jury’s verdict finding Trump guilty of falsifying business records, Truth Social’s stock fell 5%, with the company reporting over $300 million in losses for the first quarter.
Trump’s TikTok presence could be crucial for reaching younger voters.
Donald Trump has backed the use of TikTok while Joe Biden has opposed it’s use in the states. (Image: Getty)
Pew Research Center reports nearly a third of Americans under 30 get their news from the app.
Within 24 hours of joining, Trump amassed 2 million followers, with his first video garnering over 34 million views.
The Harris campaign also has a TikTok account, despite the administration’s concerns about the app’s security.
In April, President Biden signed legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. unless it’s sold to a non-Chinese company within nine months.
TikTok is challenging this law in federal court, arguing it violates free speech.
The company denies any Chinese government influence or spying on U.S. citizens through the app.
