In true Trumpian fashion, the president-elect has turned his upcoming hush-money sentencing into a golden marketing opportunity, unveiling a line of limited-edition “Witch Hunt Survivor” T-shirts. The merch drop, announced late Friday on Truth Social, promises to “celebrate resilience, patriotism, and winning big—even in court.”
The Merch
The T-shirts, available in “Winning Red” and “Innocent White,” feature on the back Trump’s face superimposed on a courtroom gavel with the tagline: “I beat the witch hunt, and all I got was this lousy T-shirt (and the presidency).”
The shirts are priced at $47—a nod, Trump said, to his 47th presidency. For an additional $20, buyers can get their shirts signed with Trump’s signature sharpie flourish.
A special deluxe version, sold for $100, includes a small tear in the fabric. “That’s symbolic of how they tried to tear me apart,” Trump explained in a promotional video. “But guess what? They failed. Bigly.”
The Sentencing Spectacle
Scheduled for January 10, just ten days before his inauguration, Trump’s sentencing has become an unprecedented event, with MAGA supporters reportedly planning “Freedom Tailgates” outside the courthouse. Vendors are expected to sell MAGA-branded gavels, fake subpoenas signed by Hillary Clinton, and a new line of Trump-themed trading cards featuring the phrase “Not Guilty, Believe Me.”
When asked about the odd timing of the sentencing, Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung called it “perfect marketing.” “The president-elect thrives under pressure. This isn’t a courtroom; it’s another stage, and we’re treating it as such,” Cheung said, adding that Trump plans to wear his own merch to the sentencing.
Reactions Roll In
Critics have called the T-shirts a crass exploitation of the justice system, but Trump supporters see it differently. “It’s not merch; it’s history,” said one fan standing in line at a pop-up store in Florida. “I’ll wear this shirt to Thanksgiving, to church, and to court if I ever get subpoenaed.”
Even Trump’s usual critics couldn’t help but weigh in. Late-night host Stephen Colbert quipped: “If he sells enough of these shirts, maybe he can pay off his legal bills—or at least cover the cost of his spray tan.”
The Final Word
When asked how he feels about being sentenced just days before his inauguration, Trump shrugged it off. “I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again—there’s no such thing as bad publicity. This sentencing will be the greatest sentencing in history. Believe me.”
As the nation braces for this unique blend of legal drama and political theater, one thing is certain: Trump’s ability to turn every moment into a spectacle remains unmatched. And for just $47, you too can be part of the show.
