Former US President Donald Trump greeted his fans and followers on Wednesday morning with a hint to announce something major. Rest was as usual. Several kinds of speculations were doing the rounds on the internet, such as a probable bombshell update on his presidential bid. But they needed to be corrected. Then, what was Donald Trump announcement all about?
Donald Trump Announcement
Trump is the new celebrity to step into the NFTs as he introduced his NFT collection in a major announcement.
On his social platform, Truth social, Trump announced the launch of the Donald Trump Digital Trading Card Collection.
The cards are available in limited editions now, featuring “amazing ART” of Trump’s “Life & Career,” as he described on his social platform. The trading cards are similar to baseball cards but “much more exciting,” added the former President.
The card’s price is $99 each, and Trump said it can be a perfect gift for Christmas; he also warned to hurry up as they will be sold out very rapidly, as least to his belief.
How do the Cards Look?
The cards feature Trump’s artwork in different costumes. The digital trading cards have made Trump superhero as well, as he is seen in the cards wearing a superhero costume along with wearing a hunter-like attire in another trading card.
The other cards included featured images of Trump in his iconic red tie and suit, Nascar driver and astronaut.
Trump made his big announcement on Truth…
A “Trump Digital Trading Card” collection: pic.twitter.com/dD6Fer1vga
— Meridith McGraw (@meridithmcgraw) December 15, 2022
What’s More?
The “exciting offers” from the former President don’t end here. Adding to it, there is a chance, according to the social site, to meet Trump for any person who buys forty-five of those cards at a time. The buyer will be, in fact, rewarded with a ticket to have dinner with him in Miami.
There are other prizes, too, including a meeting with Trump and playing golf with him. Every purchaser will be awarded a gift or the other.
The cards are like certificates of ownership which don’t have tangible forms.
President Trump Speech Today
President Trump speech today was not all about the announcement of the card and gifts, in any case. The 2024 US presidential candidate described him as everyone’s “favourite president of all time” and even better than Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.
Twitter Flooded with Reactions
Twitter has just flooded with reactions after this Donald Trump announcement. According to Fox news, Donald Trump announcement made him get roasted on Twitter.
Even President Joe Biden mocked Trump indirectly. Like Trump, he also tweeted, soon after, writing he had “MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT” and then put a list including issues like easing inflation and the recently signed Respect of Marriage Act.
I had some MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS the last couple of weeks, too…
✔️ Inflation’s easing
✔️ I just signed the Respect for Marriage Act
✔️ We brought Brittney Griner home
✔️ Gas prices are lower than a year ago
✔️ 10,000 new high-paying jobs in Arizona— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) December 15, 2022
Duane Patterson, who produces for Hugh Hewitt, the conservative radio host, tweeted mocking Trump.
If ego was energy, Donald Trump would be the fusion reaction breakthrough we’ve sought for decades. https://t.co/BbiUgJWa5B
— Duane Patterson (@Radioblogger) December 15, 2022
Journalist Neil Mackay also tweeted.
Holy shitballs. So, I didn’t believe Trump was actually selling trading cards of himself. But it’s true. I went to the website and there’s a video of him genuinely saying that he’s “better than Lincoln, better than Washington” and then he goes on to shill his fucking cards. Trash
— NeilMackay (@NeilMackay) December 15, 2022
And there were many more tweets with various reactions, including posts from high profile republicans.
My journey to learn the details of the Trump Trading Cards has been AMAZING. The fine print is some next-level grift.
1. I presumed it was a set of actual physically printed Trump cards for $99. They are NFTs.
B. It’s $99 PER CARD.
III. You don’t get to pick. It’s Random. pic.twitter.com/IOxMVH4L08— Adam Mordecai, may or may not be notable (@advodude) December 15, 2022
A free Trump digital trading card for your collection pic.twitter.com/fIwY8S4wCc
— Snow Beard (@JohnValentineJ2) December 16, 2022
Another early prototype Trump Trading Card. This one is called ” The Great Athlete”.#TrumpAnnouncement #TrumpIsALaughingStock pic.twitter.com/voknkxUWns
— Tiny Dictator (@atinydictator) December 16, 2022
Get your Donald Trump trading card! pic.twitter.com/s2i8P5leTn
— Sarah Wood (@sarahwoodwriter) December 15, 2022
But not everyone participated in the mockery. Some eminent Twitter users, like author Nick Adams praised Trump’s entry into digital trading.
This artwork from President Trump’s digital trading card collection is AMAZING!
Which is your favorite? pic.twitter.com/cTXniawpaE
— Nick Adams (Alpha Male) (@NickAdamsinUSA) December 15, 2022
There were numerous memes posted after seeing the Trump superhero avatar.
Conclusion
Donald Trump announcement on these cards may be somehow linked to another announcement that he made some days ago of his presidential candidature in 2024, said experts.
