Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, has yet again made news by releasing a unique piece of memorabilia. This time, it’s a $100 commemorative coin featuring Trump’s face along with an image of the White House. This release comes hot on the heels of his previous merchandise ventures, which included golden Trump sneakers, Trump bibles, several batches of NFTs, and physical Trump cards.
Trump’s Lively Merchandise Ventures
The commemorative coin isn’t the first product line from the former president; the list of items is varied and interestingly presented. Each of these items depicts Trump’s popularity among his fans and supporters, and his unique way of engaging them.
While the merchandise drop is gaining momentum, a controversial debate on Vice President Kamala Harris’s ethnicity has resurfaced, with pop icon Janet Jackson making public statements that have proven to be false.
Janet Jackson’s Claims on Harris’s Heritage
In a recent interview with The Guardian, Janet Jackson repeated the false information previously propagated by Trump and others, asserting that Vice-President Kamala Harris is not of Black heritage. Despite being corrected by the interviewer, Jackson held firm to her claim, inaccurately stating that Harris’s father is a white man.
Contrary to these misplaced claims, Kamala Harris, indeed, has a Black and Indian heritage. Her father, Donald Harris, was born in Jamaica and is Black, and her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, is Indian. Earlier this year, Trump had propagated a baseless claim that Harris had only recently embraced her identity as a Black woman.
Campaign Contributions and Fundraising
Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama has been active in raising funds for Harris. He recently hosted a solo fundraiser in Los Angeles, which successfully generated $4 million for her campaign. During the event, Obama expressed confidence in Harris’s capabilities, stating that she could represent American values on the world platform and ensure a kinder and more inclusive society.
In contrast to Trump’s enthusiastic promotions, Kamala Harris looks set to skip the upcoming Al Smith charity dinner, a traditional event attended by presidential candidates. Reports indicate that she plans to campaign in a swing state instead.
The Path Ahead
As the election draws near, political figures mapping out their strategies, each using their unique methods to engage with their base. The commemorative coin and the merchandise line from Trump show the former president’s unflinching determination to raise funds and garner support.
On the other end, Harris’s campaign, backed by Obama’s fundraising efforts, underscores the significance of campaign contributions for a successful run. Irrespective of the tactics employed, the ultimate outcome will be decided by the voters who will seal the fate of the candidates in the coming election.
These events continue to stir the pot in an already heated political climate. It remains to be seen how these developments affect the upcoming election and how the nation responds.