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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump's latest grift leaves us with one question: What does a Trump fragrance smell like?
As if we needed a new absurdity to toss onto the ever-growing pile of products being peddled using the president's name, we now have a new line of President Trump's Official Fragrances. The announcement came Monday in the same way so many announcements from Trump do — via Truth Social. "Trump Fragrances are here. They're called 'Victory 45-47' because they're all about Winning, Strength, and Success — For men and women," the President of the United States wrote. "Get yourself a bottle, and don't forget to get one for your loved ones too. Enjoy, have fun, and keep winning!" The 3.3 fl oz bottle retails for $249 on the official website. The image suggests that each perfume/cologne bottle has an image of a man in a suit on top. It's unclear whether that's supposed to represent Trump himself or not, even though the physique certainly bears no resemblance to the man himself. The description further suggests that the fragrance is "inspired by President Trump's history win," with the perfume claiming to capture "confidence, beauty, and unstoppable determination" and the cologne blending "rich, masculine notes with a refined, lasting finish." In other words, we have no idea what the scents actually are. — (@) It's a good bet that the official site didn't bother describing the fragrances because the sort of people who would jump at the chance to drop $249+ on Trump-themed perfume or cologne are unlikely to actually care about anything beyond proving their MAGA loyalty anyway. But where there are gaps, others are more than happy to fill in the blanks, and it didn't take long for people on social media to start theorizing as to what these pricy fragrances actually smell like. Here are some of our favorites: — (@) From the man who's always full of shit! — (@) The idea that this scent is perfectly formulated to mask the "evil, rotting soul" underneath is 10/10, no notes. — (@) Don't sniff too much of it. — (@) You know, because the Commander-in-Chief has a tendency To Always Chicken Out. — (@) Specifically, the smell of the US Constitution set on fire. — (@) Do grifts even have a scent? Well, they do now! It's just too bad MAGAs still couldn't smell them, even right under their noses. This article originally appeared on Pride: Trump's latest grift leaves us with one question: What does a Trump fragrance smell like? This buff candle smells like 'the sexiest NFL player's jockstrap' and we're VERY interested Amandla Stenberg Stars in Dreamy New Stella McCartney Fragrance Film Gucci Enlists Elliot Page For His First-Ever Fragrance Campaign
Newsweek
26-06-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
MAGA Store Closes After Inflatable Trump Statue Breaks Rules
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Trump-themed merchandise store in Huntley, Illinois, known as the Trump & Truth Store, agreed to vacate its location next month after facing eviction threats from its landlord. The dispute partly centered on a 6-foot-tall inflatable Trump figure positioned outside the storefront, which building management said violated property rules. The decision to leave was confirmed Wednesday by the store's owner, who cited pressure from property management and ongoing compliance concerns. Newsweek contacted the Trump & Truth Store for comment via email, telephone and voicemail message. Why It Matters The closure highlights tensions faced by politically themed businesses operating in shared commercial spaces within the United States. The episode illustrates how property rules and local ordinances can intersect with political expression, fueling debate over the limits of free speech in commercial environments. What To Know According to the Chicago Tribune, the Trump & Truth Store, which sold pro-Trump merchandise and memorabilia, has informed customers and local media that it would leave its Huntley site by the end of next month. This followed repeated disputes with the property manager regarding adherence to the lease agreement. The landlord had issued multiple warnings related to exterior displays, including the prominent 6-foot-tall inflatable figure of President Donald Trump positioned outside the store. The pledge to leave its current venue formed part of a settlement agreed on Wednesday in McHenry County Circuit Court. In January, the store's landlord, Ricky Lynfield Inc., received several citations, leading to the eviction threat. Lisa Fleishmann opened the Trump & Truth Store in December 2023, situated just off Route 47. The company is now looking for a new store location and is continuing to sell its products online. The Trump & Truth Store in Huntley (main image) with the controversial Trump inflatable figure pictured as an insert. The Trump & Truth Store in Huntley (main image) with the controversial Trump inflatable figure pictured as an insert. Google maps/Facebook/Trump Truth Store in Huntley Commercial properties commonly enforce rules on signage and exterior displays to preserve uniform appearance and avoid disputes with other tenants. In this case, building management reportedly maintained that the Trump inflatable violated such property guidelines. The store owner said repeated requests for removal resulted in mounting pressure to comply, which ultimately led to the decision to leave rather than risk formal eviction or further legal conflict. Inflatable figures resembling Donald Trump have appeared in various locations around the world, serving both promotional purposes and as a means of protest. In August 2017, a giant inflatable chicken designed to mimic Trump's features drew widespread media attention when staged near the White House as a form of protest, garnering viral interest on social media. Similarly, a Chinese factory reported significant sales of Trump-like inflatable roosters in the lead-up to the 2017 lunar Year of the Rooster, with the design based on a U.S. artist's sculpture that referenced Trump's signature hairstyle and gestures. An Ipsos/Reuters and American Research Group poll conducted over June 21-23 found Trump had a net approval rating of -16, down from -12 the week before. Some 1,139 registered voters were surveyed. Trump's approval rating has declined since his 'Liberation Day' tariffs in April, most of which were later rolled back, with surveys also showing most voters opposed military action against Iran. What People Are Saying Speaking to the Chicago Tribune, Fleischmann said: "People want to know the truth; they support my fight. The people of Huntley definitely support what I'm doing. like a celebrity whenever I go out to any of these functions. It's insane." In a statement, Huntley town officials said: "Ms. Fleischmann insists on maintaining signage in violation of the ordinance that includes temporary banners, flags, inflatable figures and signs placed within the right-of-way." Ricky Lynfield Inc. lawyer Joe Gottemoller, a Republican, said his client was "quite happy to have this done." He added: "I don't believe it's political at all. Most towns have these ordinances. It's not just Huntley." What Happens Next The Trump & Truth Store is expected to vacate its Huntley location by the deadline set for next month. Whether the business will reopen at a new location has not been determined.
Chicago Tribune
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Daywatch: Pritzker's announcement this morning
Good morning, Chicago. Gov. JB Pritzker will announce this morning that he will seek a third term next year, answering a question about his immediate political future but leaving unanswered whether he will pursue a longer-term goal of running for president in 2028. Multiple sources close to Pritzker's campaign confirmed to the Tribune on Tuesday that the governor will make the announcement at in-person events in Chicago and Springfield. He will speak first in Chicago at an event scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Watch the announcement live. And here are the top stories you need to know to start your day, including who the Bulls picked in the draft, Nina Metz's review of Season 4 of 'The Bear' and the latest company to announce it is removing artificial dye from its food and drinks. Today's eNewspaper edition | Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History The Food and Drug Administration said it has expanded existing warnings on the two leading COVID-19 vaccines about a rare heart side effect mainly seen in young men. The owner of a controversial Trump-themed store facing eviction in Chicago's northwest suburbs has agreed to move out of the building next month as part of a settlement agreement with the landlord filed yesterday in McHenry County Circuit Court. Officer Krystal Rivera, was born and raised in the Humboldt Park neighborhood and, at an early age, saw a future in law enforcement, Police Department Chaplain Kimberly Lewis-Davis told attendees. 'She had a contagious sense of humor and created a light that radiated in every room she entered,' Lewis-Davis said. 'Krystal's number one priority was always her daughter, Isabella. Her daughter was the center of her world, and everything she did was with Isabella in mind.' Kenn Bearman said he has owned The Animal Store in Lincolnwood since the 1990s, but in the last few years, he's been confronted with what he calls 'pop-up' demonstrations by an animal activist group that he has come to ignore. He is referring to a group of animal rights activists upset about what they consider the maltreatment of an African sulcata — or spurred — tortoise named Spur that is housed at the pet store. Nestle said yesterday it will eliminate artificial colors from its U.S. food and beverages by the middle of 2026. It's the latest big food company making that pledge. The Chicago Bulls took a swing in the NBA draft by selecting French teenager Noa Essengue with the No. 12 pick. A 6-foot-10 forward boasting a 7-1 wingspan, the 18-year-old Essengue was the second-youngest prospect in this draft class — and one of the latest arrivals. He was playing for Ulm in the playoffs of the Basketball Bundesliga, a top league in Germany, until Sunday, when he flew to the U.S. for a handful of private workouts before official draft activities began Tuesday. The banning of a Chicago White Sox fan from Rate Field for inappropriate heckling of Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was a good first step, writes Paul Sullivan. Sending a message that such behavior won't be tolerated was the least the Sox could do to make up for the ugly incident during Tuesday's game, when Marte was brought to tears after a 22-year-old fan allegedly yelled derogatory comments about Marte's late mother, Elpidia Valdez, who died in a car accident in 2017 in the Dominican Republic. The United States was caught by surprise when heavily-armed North Korean troops and tanks poured into South Korea on June 25, 1950. But the Chicago Tribune had predicted America's enemies would pull just such a trick. Early in 'The Bear's' fourth season, a digital clock is placed in the kitchen to count down the minutes over the next two months. If the restaurant's finances don't improve dramatically by the time it reaches zero, The Bear will close for good. There's something a little shameless but also on-point about introducing a literal ticking clock to the proceedings, emulating the world of reality TV cooking shows, writes Tribune TV and film critic Nina Metz. Everything is riding on the next eight weeks. Can the team rise to the moment and fend off defeat? 'F1' is a pretty decent summer picture, and if it were half as crisp off the track as it is on the track, we'd really have something, writes Tribune film critic Michael Phillips. But few will complain. They know what they're getting. They're getting Brad Pitt, easing his abs into tubs of ice water, and Brad Pitt striding toward the camera in long shot, twice, exactly the way Tom Cruise did in 'Top Gun: Maverick.'
Chicago Tribune
25-06-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Trump Truth Store owner agrees to vacate Huntley building amid eviction threats — but hopes to soon reopen in a larger location
The owner of a controversial Trump-themed store facing eviction in Chicago's northwest suburbs has agreed to move out of the building next month as part of a settlement agreement with the landlord filed Wednesday in McHenry County Circuit Court. Yet Lisa Fleischmann of the Trump Truth Store in Huntley said she hasn't given up her vision for a local shop dedicated to making America great again: The entrepreneur said she hopes to soon relocate to a new space in a nearby suburb, preferably one with more square footage. 'People want to know the truth; they support my fight,' said Fleischmann, who appeared in court wearing a black tube top reading '45-47 Take America back,' sandals decorated with a copy of President Donald Trump's signature and a faux crystal 'Trump' choker with an American flag. 'The people of Huntley definitely support what I'm doing,' she said. 'I'm like a celebrity whenever I go out to any of these functions. It's insane.' Her store was accused of violating Huntley building and sign ordinances, partially because of a 6-foot-tall blow-up replica of Trump that greets passersby outside the shop along Illinois Route 47, as well as her use of sidewalk space for outdoor signs and merchandise. Several citations were filed in January against the store's landlord, Ricky Lynfield Inc., which then threatened the business with eviction. The store owner said she believes Huntley officials were discriminating against her business based on politics. During an interview with the Tribune in May, Fleischmann had pledged to fight the so-called municipal swamp, arguing the village ordinances were old, overburdensome and unfairly enforced. 'Everybody has stuff all over the place,' she added outside the courtroom. 'Their ordinances are so outdated.' Huntley officials said in a written statement that they've been trying to work with Fleischmann for the past year to comply with the sign ordinance governing the village of about 28,000 residents about 50 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. 'However, Ms. Fleischmann insists on maintaining signage in violation of the ordinance that includes temporary banners, flags, inflatable figures and signs placed within the right-of-way,' the statement said. But now the Trump inflatable outside her store — and all the other Make America Great Again and DOGE merchandise inside the shop — will have to be removed by 6 p.m. on July 17, according to the settlement. Fleischmann said she agreed to the settlement in part because she doesn't want to continue to bother her landlord with the matter, calling him 'a great guy' who has faced tremendous blowback over the controversy. 'My landlord is definitely not the villain,' she said. 'I have no animosity towards him.' The high-profile store was the site of dueling protests late last month: Roughly 100 supporters of Trump Truth rallied on May 31 to defend the business, many adorned in Trump-themed apparel, as drivers passing by honked in approval. About a half-mile from the store, 200 detractors demonstrated against the business, eliciting a separate flurry of honks from cars. Joe Gottemoller, lawyer for the landlord, said his client is 'quite happy to have this done.' The attorney also stressed that the eviction proceedings had nothing to do with Fleischmann's politics or the kind of merchandise she sells. 'I don't believe it's political at all,' said Gottemoller, a Republican who also serves on the McHenry County Board. 'Most towns have these ordinances. It's not just Huntley.' He added that the sign and building code violations pending against the landlord will likely be resolved after the store is gone. As for Fleischmann, she vowed that the settlement doesn't mark the end of the Trump Truth Store but rather a chance for a new beginning. She's already been searching for another larger location, perhaps somewhere in Algonquin or Carpentersville. Fleischmann hopes to find a site that's around 3,000 or 4,000 square feet – roughly three or four times the size of her current strip mall location. In the meantime, she plans to continue selling merchandise online to help raise funds for rent at a future location. Her trinkets include drinking glasses bearing the phrase 'BULLETPROOF TRUMP,' with a mock bullet lodged on one side, an apparent nod to the assassination attempt during the 2024 presidential campaign. There are also products celebrating the 'Gulf of America,' the newly renamed Gulf of Mexico, among Trump's earliest executive orders. Signs declaring that Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker 'sucks' also seemed popular with customers, according to the business website. Fleischmann said the roughly 900-square-foot space in Huntley was never big enough, dismissively calling it 'a closet.' She dreams of reopening as early as September or October, in a new spot big enough to include a replica Oval Office where children can sit at a desk pretending to be president or pose for pictures. She wants to host communal gathering spaces for like-minded folks to share ideas on how to 'Make America Healthy Again,' one of the Trump administration's stated goals despite making deep cuts to public health and scientific research that have deeply concerned many doctors and scientists. To Fleischmann, the eviction settlement doesn't represent defeat. 'I wanted to move,' she added, fingering a 'Trump' lanyard connected to her keys and a wallet adorned with the president's likeness. 'I needed a bigger space.'
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Is Trump Mobile first family's latest effort to cash in on the White House? What you need to know
Who manages Trump organization? Live Events Trump mobile phone (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Trump Organization announced Monday it will launch a new mobile phone service, expanding the family's business empire while Donald Trump is president. The T1 Mobile service will offer the "47 Plan," a reference to Trump being the 47th president. Trump Mobile will be a virtual operator, meaning it will offer the services through the networks controlled by US telecom giants Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. The monthly rate of $47.45 for 5G service will be less than that of legacy US telecom giants but more than smaller providers such as Boost Mobile or is seen as an attempt by the Trump family to mint money by earning profit off the current president's name and public image: Trump Mobile and a wireless phone service, reports Rolling Stone. The announcement of Trump Mobile was timed specifically to coincide with 'the 10-year anniversary of their father's launch of his historic presidential campaign,' according to a press release issued by the Trump Trump Organization is currently managed by President Trump's eldest sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. Since the start of Trump's second term, the family business has seen a notable surge in activity—raising fresh questions about potential conflicts of interest and ethical Mobile is one of the latest ventures bearing the Trump name and it operates as a licensing arrangement and includes a disclaimer clarifying that neither the Trump Organization nor its affiliates are involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution, or sale of its products and services. Instead, T1 Mobile LLC is permitted to use the "Trump" name and trademark under a limited license agreement that can be revoked under certain initial launch of Trump Mobile is heavy on Trump-themed branding and promotional offers. While it stops short of a direct endorsement by President Trump, it clearly capitalizes on his image and political persona, the report company will sell a golden 'T1' smartphone (set to launch in August) and 'the 47 plan,' a cell service plan priced at $47.45 a month – a reference to Trump's two presidential terms. It could be assumed that flipping the term numbers out of the proper 45-47 order is a strategic move by the profit-driven family, aiming to squeeze an extra $1.98 per month from their customers by referencing their patriarch.T1 Mobile will also begin selling in August a smartphone for $499, according to the company's website, which says the phone will be "proudly designed and built in the United States." T1 Mobile did not immediately reply to requests for details about contractors involved in building the push into mobile phone technology marks the Trump family's latest diversification step of recent years.'Trump Mobile is going to revolutionize cell phones,' Eric Trump told Fox Business on Monday early 2021, Donald Trump launched the Trump Media and Technology Group, which owns the Truth Social platform and is reportedly preparing to roll out new investment September 2024, the Trump family publicly endorsed World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency platform offering stablecoins pegged to the U.S. hours before his January inauguration, Trump unveiled his own personal cryptocurrency memecoin, dubbed $ Trump administration officials have downplayed concerns over potential conflicts of interest—citing the transparency of his business dealings—critics in Congress and from watchdog organizations argue that these ventures could serve as a backdoor for foreign actors and other opaque entities to gain political influence.(With AFP inputs)
