Donald Trump Announces $99 Digital Trading Card NFTs

The NFT collection, titled, the Trump Digital Trading Cards, depicts Donald Trump in various guises, like a superhero, an astronaut, an Old West sheriff, a Nascar driver, and a series of other figures, i.e., these NFTs feature images of the president in a style similar to collectible baseball cards. The announcement was made on Thursday via Truth Social, the social media site the billionaire founded last year.

The tokens, which are a collection of 45,000 fantasy NFTs, are minted on Polygon, costing $99, and can be purchased with ether (ETH) or in fiat currency.

Mr Trump said, 'These limited edition cards feature amazing ART of my Life & Career!'

Truth Social, his social-media platform, features an animated version of the former president in front of the Trump Tower in New York, who rips open his shirt to reveal a superhero costume emblazoned with the letter T as lasers shoot from his eyes.

He further added that these NFTs were 'very much like a baseball card, but hopefully much more exciting,’ and ‘would make a great Christmas gift.’

Attractive prizes on purchase

According to the official website of the trading cards, Collect Trump Cards, prizes include a chance to spend time with the President of the United States, a golf session of one hour with the President, an individual Zoom call with Trump, an exclusive dinner in Miami, a meet and greet with Mr Trump in his luxurious private Palm Beach resort, hand signed memorabilia and many more.

Moreover, a purchase of 45 Digital Trading Cards guarantees a ticket to attend the Gala Dinner with Trump in South Florida.

Trump’s NFTs draw flak

Donald Trump announced his new NFT collection with a commercial.

Here it is: pic.twitter.com/yBLpn1Zb0f

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Donald Trump’s NFT launch has attracted a lot of criticism, both from social media users as well as from high-profile Republicans.

Interestingly, Steve Bannon, a right-wing media commentator and former chief strategist for Mr Trump, mentioned, anyone involved in the project 'ought to be fired today.'

Some opine that the sale of NFTs was to help fund the legal battles that Mr Trump is embroiled in. Interestingly, the billionaire’s need for funds has increased recently, amid unprecedented legal jeopardy over his business and political affairs.

December 16, 2022