Donald Trump unveils scammy superhero-themed NFTs, and the internet is confused
West Palm Beach, Florida - Former President Donald Trump unveiled his "major announcement" on Thursday that left many – even his diehard followers – wondering: "Is this real life?"
Trump declared on Wednesday that he had a "major announcement" on the way, and on Thursday, he delivered on his promise with an infomercial that feels more like satire than actual reality.
"Hello everyone, this is Donald Trump, hopefully your favorite president of all time, better than Lincoln, better than Washington with an important announcement to make," the twice-impeached former president stated in a clip that seems more suitable as a Saturday Night Live bit.
"I'm doing my first official Donald J. Trump NFT collection right here and right now," he added.
The "Trump Digital Trading Cards," not to be confused with Pokémon or Magic the Gathering, include what Trump described as artwork "pertaining to my life and my career."
He added that you can collect them "just like a baseball card or other collectables."
The best part, according to Trump, is that each purchase of the digital art pieces, priced at $99 per NFT, will earn buyers a chance to win "amazing prizes," such as a dinner with Trump.
"I don't know if that's an amazing prize, but it's what we have," the former president admitted.
Donald Trump promises questionable prizes with NFT purchase
Other prizes include a golf match with friends at one of Trump's golf clubs, a one-on-one Zoom meeting with the man himself, autographed memorabilia, and "so much more."
The NFTs are beyond hysterical, with cards showcasing Trump as an astronaut, a NASCAR driver, a fighter pilot, a cowboy, and even one of him riding an elephant that is painted red, white, and blue.
Trump also promised that "these Digital Trading Cards are not political and have nothing to do with any political campaign. NFT INT LLC is not owned, managed or controlled by Donald J. Trump, [or] The Trump Organization."
Given that Trump rolled out his personalized NFTs ahead of the holidays, it'll be interesting to see who invests in them as gifts – sarcastically or not.
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