'Unsurpassed in grifting': Trump's newest merch release stuns onlookers
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he was selling guitars at $1,500 a piece, sending a chorus of laughs rippling through social media.
In a Truth Social post to his followers, the incoming president said “Limited Edition American Eagle Guitar Series” would be available for purchase.
The website noted the item is “the only guitar officially endorsed by President Donald J. Trump,” and features a photo of Trump beaming while holding the guitar.
But not all were immediately sold on the incoming president’s latest money-making venture.
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“Trump is just going to keep selling s--- while in office,” Gizmodo tech report Matt Novak wrote on X.
“You gotta hand it to him -- Trump is unsurpassed in the grifting department,” independent journalist Aaron Rupar commented.
Others pointed out that Trump is rolling out the guitar line just as the holiday season kicks off.
“Just in time for Christmas and Hanukkah, President-elect Trump is endorsing a line of guitars,” Yashar Ali, a HuffPost reporter wrote on social media. "Trump Guitars are available for sale with the price ranging from $1,250-$1,500
“Are Donald Trump's new ‘Trump Guitars’ made in China too? Artist Art Candee asked her followers. “SMH.”
According to the website, the guitars “feature the iconic phrase ‘Make America Great Again’ inlaid in authentic pearl up the neck of the guitar and the number 45 on the headstock signifying President Donald J. Trump’s historic term as President.”