The many faces of DJT Trump reasserts dominance over GOP Trading Cards Collapse in Value

Ive mentioned here many times my opinion on Trump/2024 but

No matter what we think of DJT, the sheer fact the man is still standing is a testament to his resiliency to his most ardent followers or his malignancy to his most angrily obsessed critics and ultimately the Democrats in general. Some no doubt have to wonder how we get rid of this guy? while others look at him like dog crap stuck to the bottom of thier Birkenstocks. Still with OMB reeling and wobbling, there is no clear-cut "other" candidate beyond DeSantis and even he has yet to declare he is actually running.

Think about all "the Donald" has been through and he still hasn't been silenced and will be voicing his opinions as 2024 gets closer and closer.

You see him on the one hand talk about certain issues and seemingly have possible solutions, then on the other, he does the NFT trading cards thing. It comes across as a vanity project at worse, does he need the funds that bad? It's all so puzzling, it's so Donald... he could have sold one minor property to make that kind of cash, hell he could probably get half of that alone by doing a pillow commercial for Lindell. While I won't go so far as saying it hurts his candidacy it does ping its legitimacy a little bit.

Even if it is a given that Trump won't win in the general election in 2024, there can't be a lot of Democrats stoked about another Biden run, nor looking forward to seeing Biden on the campaign trail and answering questions, much less sparring in round 2 with OMB. Or are they so certain now DJT doesn't matter, they are completely ecstatic that he is still on the radar for 2024? Let him muck around and piss on whomever Republican candidates are with the knowledge the DNC thinks it's powerful enough to float Joe out there and still beat OMB

Complete Trump aversion is a powerful voting block we all know it certainly inspires donations into the DNC coffers. Yet the first link below we have significant Trump endorsements from Florida Republican politicians, why would they hook up to Trump's campaign if it was so suspect? what's the angle here?

www.forbes.com... 8b4

Former President Donald Trump keeps racking up endorsements from Republicans in Congress as he wages his third run for the White House, including several from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ home state—what some politicos are calling a sign of weakness in DeSantis’ political acumen and a nod to Trump’s aggressive courtship style.

Three GOP Florida Congress members endorsed Trump this week over DeSantis for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, bringing Trump’s total to seven, though 12 other Florida Republican representatives have yet to say who they are backing, along with the state’s two GOP senators.

Only three Republican congress members—Reps. Tom Massie (Ky.), Chip Roy (Texas) and Laurel Lee (Fla.)—and neither senator have endorsed DeSantis.

In a particularly biting rebuff of DeSantis, Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) endorsed Trump moments after leaving a Tuesday meet and greet with DeSantis on Capitol Hill, tweeting “after careful consideration and a positive meeting with Governor DeSantis, I have decided to endorse President Trump for 2024.”

Trump’s ability to swoop up early endorsements is indicative of a difference in style and tactic from DeSantis, politicos have observed: Trump has spent more time building personal relationships compared to DeSantis, who was known as more of a loner during his six years in Congress serving alongside many of the members who announced plans to back Trump.

At least two GOP Congress members, Trump-backer Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), who has yet to endorse, told Politico and CNN that DeSantis has not returned their multiple attempts to connect, while Capitol Hill sources told CNN other lawmakers were miffed that DeSantis assigned aides to seek endorsements, rather than reaching out himself.

thehill.com...

Former President Trump and his team have in recent weeks settled with an approach that has for now staved off the threat of a challenger displacing him atop Republican primary polls.

The strategy has been a mixture of pointed attacks on rivals, namely Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), over past policy positions, as well as Trump’s usual fire-and-brimstone approach in lashing out against critics and investigations into his conduct.

The result so far has been a strong fundraising haul that was boosted in the aftermath of Trump’s indictment in New York City, as well as a slew of congressional endorsements that have served to solidify the former president’s standing atop the Republican Party.

“In general, I think the party is better with somebody new and fresh and Trump comes with a lot of baggage but he does seem to be more disciplined this time,” said Dan Eberhart, a Republican donor who is backing DeSantis.

The former president has released a series of video messages on social media outlining his campaign platform on issues like immigration, Ukraine and dismantling the “deep state.” While the videos often feature exaggerated claims or proposals that would not pass muster with Congress, they reflect the campaign’s desire to push the former president’s ideas directly out into the public.

Trump boasts about making $4.6m from bizarre NFT cards
The Independent·1 hour ago

www.newsweek.com...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump released a new wave of NFT trading cards earlier this week and he has already seen their value drop significantly.

In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, Trump said: "I am pleased to inform you that, due to the great success of my previously launched DIGITAL TRADING CARDS, we are doing it again, SERIES 2, AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW. GO TO collecttrumpcards.com. Have fun!"

When Trump released the first wave in December 2022, the presidential candidate was mocked for hyping up the cards as a "major announcement." He has since been ridiculed for the art depicted on the cards, which show him as various characters including as a superhero, a cowboy and an astronaut.

Trump's digital trading cards did see a price surge last month amid speculation that he would be indicted in New York. However, the price then fell back when Trump wasn't arrested on March 21 as he had predicted and fluctuated over the following days, before falling to 0.41 of an Ethereum (a benchmark cryptocurrency) on March 29.

DJT '24 campaign really missing out on making a TCRPG with those cards instead of just collecting them.


Imagine a political reskin of Magic the Gathering or Pokemon style card game from Trump.

"A wild Pelosi has appeared!"

"Pelosi uses Drunken Confusion"

"Trump uses Maga Blast!"

Gotta collect 'em all

What? Hunter Biden is evolving!

Hunter Biden has evolved into Joe Biden!

Joe Biden’s pool of moves has expanded! Joe Biden has learned Sniff and Confusion!

a reply to: Butterfinger

Hunter Biden uses apprentice human to learn finger painting and keep it in the family.

a reply to: Athetos

a reply to: putnam6

trump and his NFT trading cards, show's where trump is emotionally and intellectually. A perfect leader for the USofA.

The HL Mencken quote seem totally appropriate...

"No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people/public,"

trump like Alex J. knows his market..... Brilliant in a surrealistic business perspective.

Collect em all....

Anyone who scams his own followers with worthless jpgs should be barred from seeking office tbh. And anyone peddling NFTs should be automatically labelled a scammer and a fraud.

a reply to: putnam6

Does anyone realize that while we're pissing and moaning about Trumps trading cards, Biden and his administration is literally destroying America.

But go ahead, OMB.

Trump, er mer gerd.

Tiny hands.

While we're paying 4 to 5 bucks a gallon at 9% inflation, while he sold us out in Afghanistan, while our borders are wide open, while crimes increase everywhere.......

But ew, Trump and mean tweets.

Jesus #ING Christ!

a reply to: Butterfinger

"A wild Pelosi has appeared!"

"Pelosi uses Drunken Confusion"

LOL

Cheers

The new batch is hilarious.

What fools he takes his supporters for.

The billionaire grifter ex president, you can’t make this crap up.

originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: putnam6

Does anyone realize that while we're pissing and moaning about Trumps trading cards, Biden and his administration is literally destroying America.

But go ahead, OMB.

Trump, er mer gerd.

Tiny hands.

While we're paying 4 to 5 bucks a gallon at 9% inflation, while he sold us out in Afghanistan, while our borders are wide open, while crimes increase everywhere.......

But ew, Trump and mean tweets.

Jesus #ING Christ!

Err not sure that warranted a JFC, there DBC not that I haven't heard them before, nor use it occasionally myself. BUT

If you were Trump's campaign manager you are gonna suggest another round of trading cards? Im not saying the response is right or wrong but it is the effing reality of the situation. Why give anybody the ammo?

Respectfully DBC we are long past picking the best candidate whataboutism BS. Trump could have easily let an apprentice handle this promotion instead he is on Instagram hawking it first thing, it shows situational unawareness. Yes Im completely aware our current President is completely unaware if he pisses his pants, respectfully he has the right connections to overcome that obvious flaw. Also as obviously "the Donald" does not, he has to be perfect

Since we are now cursing HITF does trading cards help convince 1 undecided voter, you know what Im gonna give OMB another shot. His campaign has to be on 24/7.

it's about the reality of the situation, it's about reading the room and knowing what will be highlighted by the MSM why give them any ammunition? This isn't a case of any press is good press, what makes you think I wouldn't vote for Trump against Biden in round 2 if Trump were to be the Republican nominee?

As a person who watches this political theater for entertainment if nothing else, it bothered me to see the positive article about garnering endorsements somewhat negated by the trading card stuff.

Don't you think there are editorial meetings at most media places discussing what can we post negatively about Trump?

Hell, I know there are, he has to be better, and the Republicans have to be better. Or have we got 4 more years JRB.

Better get used to saying JFC, LOL I am

a reply to: putnam6

I think we're screwed regardless.

Democrats OR Republicans won't allow Trump to run again.

originally posted by: Butterfinger
DJT '24 campaign really missing out on making a TCRPG with those cards instead of just collecting them.


Imagine a political reskin of Magic the Gathering or Pokemon style card game from Trump.

"A wild Pelosi has appeared!"

"Pelosi uses Drunken Confusion"

"Trump uses Maga Blast!"

Gotta collect 'em all

Now thats thinking outside the box...of course then in this litigious world, he would possibly have even more lawsuits to contend with.

This seems to be the DNC's playbook, it ain't a coinkydink, all of these lawsuits are falling right now.

But yes now thats something even I would buy...

It’s only slander if it’s not true.

a reply to: putnam6

originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: putnam6

I think we're screwed regardless.

Democrats OR Republicans won't allow Trump to run again.

Probably, but fook them RINOS, they won't sway any voters he or DeSantis needs anyway. Nothing wrong with skipping over those old-guard rotten apples who sold us out, and going and picking from apples on the tree.

Thats the point Trump got some positive endorsements, he needs to keep building a coalition, I just don't think DeSantis has it in him yet, if ever.

a reply to: putnam6

Also as obviously "the Donald" does not, he has to be perfect

If you are anointed and chosen by God; how much more perfect can you be?

religionnews.com...

www.christianpost.com...

baptistnews.com...

a reply to: putnam6

The price is down sure, but does 3X the original purchase price really count as a "collapse"? Can't say the fluctuations are unexpected, they're cryptos that's what they do.

originally posted by: knoxie
The new batch is hilarious.

What fools he takes his supporters for.

The billionaire grifter ex president, you can’t make this crap up.

Actually, If I am reading this properly it's only 13,945 buyers first series and 7429 for the new series with the overwhelming majority buying one card. Respectfully even some of those who purchased more, are just speculators, and no doubt some if not most aren't even supporters.

In other words, OMB has made 4-5 million off people who don't even like him. Depending on the source for figures.

originally posted by: olaru12
a reply to: putnam6

Also as obviously "the Donald" does not, he has to be perfect

If you are anointed and chosen by God; how much more perfect can you be?

religionnews.com...

www.christianpost.com...

baptistnews.com...

Respectfully, you are painting the Christian faith we an awfully broad brush

if I am reading this properly we have 7 of 10 Americans identifying as Christians, your 1st link refers to Evangelica White Protestants which comprise only 14% of the 70% Christians and only 30% max of the 14% Protestants believe Trump themselves was anointed. I need to do some research and math but I know you are smart enough to see where I am going

For the record 23% of those who identify as Christians have no affiliation which is the largest segment of the 70% of all Americans who identify as Christians.

Researching your other links and will comment later if possible.

www.prri.org...

The American Religious Landscape in 2020
Seven in ten Americans (70%) identify as Christian, including more than four in ten who identify as white Christian and more than one-quarter who identify as Christian of color. Nearly one in four Americans (23%) are religiously unaffiliated, and 5% identify with non-Christian religions.[1]

originally posted by: Butterfinger
DJT '24 campaign really missing out on making a TCRPG with those cards instead of just collecting them.


Imagine a political reskin of Magic the Gathering or Pokemon style card game from Trump.

"A wild Pelosi has appeared!"

"Pelosi uses Drunken Confusion"

"Trump uses Maga Blast!"

Gotta collect 'em all

consider this idea stolen. jk

Who really cares what he sells and how buys it? There is a sucker born every minute. This is no different than someone who collect baseball cards or f'n Pokemon.

Why do you even care folks? Because it is not your hustle?