Donald Trump site sells sneakers with ex-prez's ‘iconic image’ taken during assassination bid, here's how much it costs

The sneakers are limited-edition with only 5,000 being sold, and 10 pairs of the shoes will be randomly autographed.

Published on: Jul 17, 2024, 14:09:56 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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A website owned by a Donald Trump company is now selling sneakers featuring a photo of the former president during his assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. The sneakers on sale cost $299, and are limited-edition with only 5,000 being sold. Ten pairs of the shoes will be randomly autographed.

Donald Trump site sells sneakers with ex-prez's ‘iconic image’ taken during assassination bid (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (AP)

The website, gettrumpsneakers.com, is run by CIC Ventures LLC. A 2023 financial disclosure revealed it is owned by Trump, according to ABC News. The products will likely ship in September or October.

‘Despite the attack, Trump stood tall and resilient’

The website says of the sneakers, “Introducing the FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT High-Tops. On July 13, 2024, an assassination attempt was made on President Trump at a rally in Butler, PA. Despite the attack, Trump stood tall and resilient, leading the crowd with the powerful chant "Fight, Fight, Fight."”

“These limited edition high-tops, featuring Trump's iconic image with his fist raised, honor his unwavering determination and bravery. With only 5,000 pairs available, each one is a true collector's item. Show your support and patriotic pride with these exclusive sneakers, capturing a defining moment in history,” the website adds.

An illustration of the product on the website shows that the sneakers have the United States’ flag displayed above Trump’s image. The image shows Trump, with blood on his face, pumping his fist after being injured in the shooting, carried out by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. This image has been used on hundreds of merchandise since the assassination attempt.

Soon after the shooting, Trump was seen asking for his shoes."Let me get my shoes," the former president repeatedly told Secret Service agents who were trying to walk him off the stage.

Trump later explained that his shoes came off when he had to be rushed to the ground, New York Post reported. “The agents hit me so hard that my shoes fell off," Trump said. "And my shoes are tight.”

Crooks injured Trump and two other people, and killed firefighter Corey Comperatore. He was eventually killed by Secret Service snipers.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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