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The Trump Shopping Network: The Grift of the Sheep
Beyond his political rallies, inflammatory speeches, and endless grievances about being the victim of some “deep state” conspiracy lies something equally disturbing: the growing cottage industry that is enriching Trump at the expense of his most loyal followers.
6 min readSep 27, 2024
The Trump Shopping Network: The Grift of the Sheep
In a country where political figures have historically relied on policy achievements or governance to build their legacies, Donald Trump has blazed a different trail — one where the presidency itself becomes a personal brand.
But beyond his political rallies, inflammatory speeches, and endless grievances about being the victim of some “deep state” conspiracy lies something equally disturbing: the growing cottage industry that is enriching Trump at the expense of his most loyal followers.
Call it what it is — the “Trump Shopping Network.”
The grift isn’t subtle, and yet it’s been stunningly effective.
From snake oil-like supplements to a never-ending array of MAGA merchandise, Trump has found new ways to turn his base’s…
