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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Trump Organization sues Amazon, eBay, Walmart and others; accuses them of selling fake MAGA tshirts and hats
Image for representation purpose The Trump Organization has filed a lawsuit against several unnamed online sellers, accusing them of selling fake Trump merchandise on major retail websites like Amazon , Walmart , and eBay , reports CNBC. According to the report, the lawsuit was filed on July 25 in the U.S. District Court in Florida. The company claims the merchants are selling knockoffs of Trump-branded items without permission. 'By selling counterfeit products that purport to be genuine and authorized products using the TRUMP trademarks, defendants cause confusion and deception in the marketplace,' the complaint states. Products include 'Trump 2028' t-shirts and mugs The Trump Organization claims the fake products include coffee mugs, hats, t-shirts, and sweatshirts with 'Trump,' 'Trump 2028,' and American flag designs. It alleges these are 'inferior imitations' of its original products, and that the sellers are not licensed or authorized to use Trump's name or trademarks. Notably, the Trump Organization sells its own official merchandise on its website, including items like a gold T1 smartphone. In the lawsuit, the company has asked the court to stop the sellers from using the Trump name and trademarks. It also wants Amazon and other platforms to destroy the counterfeit items and shut down the sellers' accounts. The complaint also says the company plans to ask the court to keep the list of the sellers' names sealed, meaning they won't be made public. Trump merchandise sales surged in 2024 As per the CNBC report, online sellers have tried to cash in on Trump's political comeback. In January, sales of Trump-themed products — including calendars, toilet paper and greeting cards — spiked, according to data from marketing company Omnisend and seller software provider JungleScout. Omnisend reported that Amazon sellers earned $140 million in 2024 from Trump-related merchandise ahead of the election. In comparison, items promoting Kamala Harris generated $26 million in sales. iQOO Z10R 5G goes on Sale: BEST Budget Phone for Content Creators?
Metro
16 hours ago
- Business
- Metro
Inside Trump's Turnberry store where Maga hats cost £55
Donald Trump will cap his five-day visit to Scotland by officially opening his new golf course later. The US president will cut the ribbon on a second 18-hole course at his resort in Menie, Aberdeenshire, before flying back on Air Force One. Trump has used the excursion to meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at another of his golf courses, Turnberry, and escape from the still-raging scandal back home surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. But it has been a visit mostly built around golf — and walking the new course before it officially begins selling rounds to the public on August 13, adding to a lengthy list of ways Trump has used the White House to promote his brand. It will be the third owned by the Trump Organisation in Scotland. Trump bought Turnberry in 2014 and owns another course near Aberdeen that opened in 2012. Visitors will have ample opportunity to bag themselves a souvenir, as photos of the recently opened Trump merchandise store at Turnberry show. While there is no sign of the controversial Trump 2028 caps in stock, the president's classic Make America Great Again version is on sale for £55. His Trump 45/47 caps commemorating his two non-consecutive presidencies is selling for £50. Those looking for something more formal might prefer a copy of Letters to Trump, which at £99 is billed as an 'intimate look into the private collection of correspondence between President Donald J. Trump and some of the biggest names in recent history'. Metal tumblers are listed at £35 apiece, with bottle openers at £35, coffee mugs at £20, and fridge magnets and playing cards at £15. The cheapest item on the list – and the one thing Trump probably has no use for given the rumours of his less-than scrupulous match play – is a £10 ball marker. Trump golfed on Saturday as protesters took to the streets, and again on Sunday. He invited Sir Keir aboard Air Force One so the PM could get a private tour of his Aberdeen property before Tuesday's ceremonial opening. More Trending 'Even if you play badly, it's still good,' Trump said of golfing on his course over the weekend. 'If you had a bad day on the golf course, it's OK. It's better than other days.' Trump even found time at Turnberry to praise its renovated ballroom, which he said he'd paid lavishly to upgrade — even suggesting that he might install one like it at the White House. 'I could take this one, drop it right down there,' Trump joked. 'And it would be beautiful.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: England's Lionesses parade route and timings confirmed after Euro 2025 victory MORE: Donald Trump bizarrely demands Beyonce is 'prosecuted' for supporting Kamala Harris MORE: Trump says Gaza children 'look very hungry' after Israel denies any starvation
CNBC
a day ago
- Business
- CNBC
Trump Organization says Amazon, Walmart, eBay sellers are hawking knockoff shirts, hats, mugs
The Trump Organization is seeking to prevent some online businesses from hawking counterfeit merchandise promoting President Donald Trump. In a lawsuit filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Florida, the company accused unnamed merchants of selling "inferior imitations" of Trump-branded products on several online marketplaces, including Amazon, Walmart and eBay. The Trump Organization company, which is owned by Trump, sells a variety of branded merchandise through its website, including a gold T1 smartphone. The Trump Organization alleges the online merchants didn't license its trademarks and weren't authorized resellers of genuine merchandise. "By selling counterfeit products that purport to be genuine and authorized products using the TRUMP trademarks, defendants cause confusion and deception in the marketplace," the complaint states. Coffee mugs, hats, t-shirts and sweatshirts emblazoned with "Trump," "Trump 2028," and American flags were among the examples of alleged knockoffs listed in the suit. The Trump Organization didn't include the names of the sellers in its suit. The company intends to file a motion to seal an exhibit listing their identities, according to the complaint. The company is seeking to prevent the merchants from using Trump trademarks. It also asks a judge to compel Amazon and other online marketplaces to destroy the alleged counterfeit goods and close their selling accounts. Representatives from Amazon, Walmart and eBay didn't respond to requests for comment. Amazon, Walmart and eBay all operate thriving online marketplaces that allow third-party businesses to list and sell goods. The companies have all battled issues in the past around the sale of inauthentic or unsafe goods on their platforms. Amazon sellers looked to cash in on Trump's return to the White House earlier this year. Sales of Trump-branded merchandise, including calendars, toilet paper and greeting cards, spiked in January, according to e-commerce marketing company Omnisend, which collected its data from seller software provider JungleScout. In the lead up to last year's election, Amazon sellers made $140 million from Trump-related merchandise and $26 million from products promoting former Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris, Omnisend found.
Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
JD Vance to run for president in 2028? New Bluesky post about ‘future' sparks frenzy
Vice President JD Vance is setting off political shockwaves after a cryptic social media post hinted at his ambitions beyond the White House's No. 2 job. Possibly into the top spot itself? J.D. Vance's cryptic social media post hints at presidential ambitions for 2028, garnering significant attention. Photographer: Aaron Schwartz/CNP/Bloomberg(Bloomberg) On Monday, Vance took to Bluesky with a message that instantly lit up the internet: 'I've got an exciting announcement about my political future! #Trump2028,' alongside a photo of him donning a bright red 'Trump 2028' cap. With this, a frenzy of speculation is churning that the Ohio Republican is positioning himself to run for president once Donald Trump completes his second and final term. ALSO READ| JD Vance-Disneyland controversy: VP's Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride sparks row - Here's why While President Donald Trump still has over three years left in office, attention is already turning to who might take up the MAGA mantle next. And early signs suggest GOP primary voters are lining up behind Vance. Notably, a new Emerson College Polling survey shows the vice president as the most popular potential 2028 Republican presidential candidate by a wide margin. Will Vance's path to the presidency be a smooth one? One political expert told Newsweek, '...his fate is tied to the success of Trump's second term, and if that fails to deliver, JD's star will wane.' Interestingly, Vance's central role in ushering a controversial GOP megabill through the Senate has also drawn fierce backlash from Democrats, who are working quickly to tie his name to its most contentious elements cuts to social programs and benefits. After 27 hours of intense debate, Vance cast the decisive vote that sent the legislation closer to President Trump's desk. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called Vance's vote an 'absolute and utter betrayal of working families,' while California Governor Gavin Newsom said Americans should 'bookmark' this moment, calling Vance 'the ultimate reason why 17 million Americans will lose their healthcare.' ALSO READ| JD Vance claps back at Disneyland criticism with one-line reply: 'Had a great…' Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined the chorus, posting: 'VP Vance has cast the deciding vote in the Senate to cut Medicaid, take away food assistance, blow up the deficit, and add tax breaks for the wealthiest... This bill is unpopular because it is wrong. Congress votes this week, but it's our voices — and our votes — that will have the final say.'
Russia Today
07-07-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Ex-adviser compares Trump to Lincoln and Washington
US President Donald Trump is reshaping America and will remain a dominant force well beyond his second term, former adviser Steve Bannon has said in an interview with the Financial Times. He suggested that Trump's role in history is comparable to that of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. In the interview published on Friday, Bannon predicted that Trump will not only run for a third term in 2028, but will win. He did not explain how it would be legally possible, given that the Constitution limits presidents to two terms, but insisted that Trump is a 'world-historic' leader. 'Trump's not leaving,' Bannon said. 'He's going to be in your head for a long time.' He described Trump as the third transformational leader in US history after Washington, who founded the republic, and Lincoln, who 'saved it.' Trump, he argued, is now giving the country its 'rebirth.' Bannon, who served as the president's chief strategist during the early part of his first term, has continued to champion Trump's political legacy in his podcast and public appearances. His remarks to the Financial Times come amid growing speculation over Trump's intentions for 2028. Though a third presidential term is barred under the 22nd Amendment, Trump's campaign store has recently begun selling 'TRUMP 2028' and 'Rewrite the Rules' merchandise. The items have fueled rumors about a possible attempt to extend his term. Trump has dismissed the idea, saying he will not seek reelection again. 'I think we're going to have four years and I think four years is plenty of time to do something really spectacular,' he said. While acknowledging that 'many people' have urged him to run again, he said he would prefer to hand power over to 'a great Republican.' Trump has not formally endorsed a successor, but has mentioned Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio among a broader pool of potential candidates. Despite Trump's public remarks, his administration continues to face strong resistance and repeated impeachment attempts from Democratic lawmakers. Last month, his mass deportation directive triggered unrest in several Democratic-led cities, including Los Angeles, where National Guard and Marine units were deployed. California officials have challenged the legality of the military response, calling it unconstitutional. Amid the political turmoil, a recent YouGov poll found that 40% of Americans believe a civil war is somewhat or very likely within the next decade. The survey also revealed sharp partisan and racial divides in expectations about a potential conflict.
