The “major announcement” announced by former President Donald Trump, which is expected to be from the selection of his vice president to a return to Twitter, turned out to be the launch of a line of virtual trading cards.
“My official collection of Donald Trump virtual business cards is here!” wrote Trump Thursday in an article in Truth Social. “These limited edition cards showcase incredible ART from my life and career!A baseball card, but much more exciting. “
Trump said the cards, which cost $99 each, “would be a Christmas present. “
“Don’t wait,” he said. They’ll be gone, I think, very quickly!”
The cards, which can be purchased in collecttrumpcards. com, are necessarily non-fungible tokens (NFTs) collected digitally from computers or phones. An email address and credit card payment.
Those who purchase cards will automatically enter draws for “thousands of prizes” and to “meet the unique and unparalleled #45”.
Indexed prices come with a dinner with Trump in Miami, a golf circular with Trump and friends, hand-signed souvenirs and a welcome cocktail with Trump and others at his Mar-A-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida.
The news greeted online with a lot of laughter.
“Thank God virtual trading cards are here,” tweeted Daily Wire editor and conservative host Ben Shapiro. “In fact, it’s an IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. “
Fox News contributor Sara Carter, who tweeted Wednesday about whether the announcement had anything to do with Trump other than being the next speaker of the House or suing the former Twitter chief, appeared disappointed.
“You may be expecting the unexpected with President Trump, but that’s an unexpected point from Superman,” Carter tweeted Thursday. “NFT?WTF!”
California Rep. Ted Lieu, a Democrat, tweeted: “Dear friends of MAGA: I hope it’s transparent to you now that Donald Trump disrespects you and thinks you’re dumb. “
Speculation first intensified Wednesday after Trump posted a video on his Truth Social account with the caption: “AMERICA NEEDS A SUPERHERO!I will make an IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT tomorrow.
Some have questioned whether this was the announcement of a running mate for the vice presidency because of Trump’s recent jump into the 2024 race. Others questioned whether it was one of his legal messes or whether he had made a decision to register on Twitter under his new owner. , Elon Musk.
The post was mocked by many other people online, due to a Trump symbol that accompanied the message.
She mimicked Superman’s pose, with Trump opening his blouse and jacket to show off a red suit and a “T” logo underneath. The former president is seen in front of Trump Tower with lasers sticking out of his eyes.
Update 15/12/22, 12:30 p. m. ET: This article has been updated with more information.
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