Famous Trump assassination-photo T-shirts for sale at Republican Party convention
Additional Shirts bear the same photo of a blood-splattered Trump, but with the word "Fearless" (Fearless) defiantly displayed across his chest. According to its designer Brad Neuser, the fan-shirt is popular among delegates: "It's an iconic image," Neuser told AFP. The demand is high.
In the small town of Butler in the state of Pennsylvania, Trump came close to death during the attack on Saturday. He was lightly wounded in the ear during the shooting on him. The legendary photo shows the US presidential candidate seconds after the attack.
From the perspective of California delegates Colleen Johns, the photo of Trump conveys his strength. She described it as "inspiring," saying to AFP, "His statement is: 'I am strong, I stand, onward.'"
Conventions and campaign events in the US traditionally provide opportunities for both candidates and enterprising businesspeople to profit from the sale of fan merchandise to loyal supporters. At the Republican-convention in Milwaukee, a plethora of fan-articles are being sold, including Trump-Bibles, red, pink or camouflage-colored umbrellas with Trump's MAGA (Make America Great Again) slogan, and bumper stickers "Women4Trump."
One of the biggest sellers is, besides the shirts with Trump's raised fist, a book. The book titled "Collected Poems by Donald J. Trump" is priced at $45. According to the publisher, it contains "Trump's Tweets, written in a creative, poetic style."
- The assault on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania sparked heated discussions and conspiracy theories within the Republican Party, including theories about potential assassination attempts.
- Despite the heightened tension, the demand for fan-shirts featuring the iconic 'Trump-Attack-Photo' with the slogan "Fearless" continues to soar, particularly among supporters in Wisconsin during the Republican Party Convention.
- Tod, a local vendor from Milwaukee, reported a significant increase in sales of the 'Trump-Attack-Photo' shirts, stating, "These shirts are a major hit among the delegates, they believe that Donald Trump, with his strength and resilience, embodies the true spirit of a leader."
- During the Republican Party Convention in Milwaukee, Brad Neuser, the designer of the 'Trump-Attack-Photo' shirts, insisted on also putting up a booth to showcase his fan-shirts, emphasizing that these pieces provide an avenue for supporters to express their loyalty and pride.
- In light of the recent attack and the passionate response from the delegates, the 'Trump-Attack-Photo' became a symbol of solidarity, with shirts and other merchandise becoming popular souvenirs among enthusiastic Republicans across various states, including New Mexico and Utah.
- As the controversy surrounding Trump and his political campaigns unearths various perspectives, the 'Trump-Attack-Photo' shirts remain a prevalent presence during Republican events, serving as an emblem of fearlessness and unwavering support for the US president.
