Donald Trump is known for many things; being the 45th President of the United states, staging a veritable thumb war via his social media platform of choice, Twitter, and of course, for his rather provocative line of merchandise. Certainly, MAGA hats have become synonymous with the man, and act as a rather handy identifier for those who have acquiesced to his brand of politics. And now, with it beginning to look a lot like Christmas, it's only natural that Trump would release some festive merch. I mean, he did release Halloween themed caps just last month. But the Christmas variety are getting a lot of attention... for all the wrong reasons: they're exorbitantly priced. Yes, Donald Trump's Christmas MAGA hats are, for some reason, almost double the price of the non-festive kind. Now, for such a steep price hike, you'd expect these Christmas caps to boast something exemplary, right? But no, this MAGA hat is incredibly similar to the now-infamous original. It's a red baseball cap, emblazoned with the words, (and Trump's trademark) "Make America Great Again". But to make it all warm, fuzzy and festive, the former Apprentice star and billionaire property mogul has graciously added some colourful string lights to decorate his slogan, and stamped the words "Merry Christmas" on the back. How... Ceremonious? Just take a gander: So, these festive MAGA baseball caps cost an eye-watering $45. And that's certainly pretty steep considering that the original hats only cost $25. Now, you'd think that these caps would be lined with some fleece to help Trump supporters to survive the winter chill, but no, they're exactly the same cap, just with some added decoration and a hefty price increase. You've got to give it to him, Donald Trump sure knows how to secure a sweet profit margin. It sure seems like the Trump family love Christmas. I mean, Melania just unveiled the White House's Christmas decorations and it's evident that they go the whole hog for the festive season. The official theme this year was "Time Honoured Traditions", and the decorations are just about as classic as you can get. Volunteers purportedly put up 18,000 lights in the White House, and their efforts shine through. Just take a look at these photos:

1. The Cross Hall 

2. The East Room 

3. The Nativity Scene 

4. Hallway 

5. The Red Room 

In other Trump-related news, Donald Trump has finally spoken out about those infamous Access Hollywood tapes... and what he has to say is rather shocking.

16-year-old climate change activist, Greta Thunberg, has earned millions of fans after her rousing speech at the United Nations Climate Change summit last Monday.

Her denouncement of world leaders, including Donald Trump, and her assertion that they have stolen her childhood and future, was, however, greeted by disdain by the POTUS.

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In response to Thunberg's speech, Trump took to Twitter to mock the teenager. "She seems like a very happy young girl looking forward to a bright and wonderful future," he wrote.

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The activist decided not to stoop to the sarcastic tweet, and instead reverse trolled the President, by changing her Twitter bio to reflect his comments.

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Now, the people of social media have decided to carry on Thunberg's vein of trolling; by creating merchandise which reads, "Make America Greta Again".

Etsy shop owner, Johan Hansson, is selling the MAGA hats with a twist for £24.84 (299 Swedish Krona), and he says that 100 per cent of the profits will go to Greenpeace.

"The little girl with the big heart vs. The big boy with the little brain," Hansson wrote in the product description. "100% of the profits from this cap goes to Greenpeace and their work to save the planet. Available in two sizes with an elastic stretch band, this hat is a sure winner in comfort! It has an athletic shape with a curved visor."

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If you do, however, find yourself troubled by Thunberg's efforts, you can contact the (satirical) Greta Thunberg Helpline for Adults Angry At A Child.

An advert for the service was shared on Twitter by Mark Humphries and it has since garnered over 10 million views.

The advertisements proceeds to advise haters to call the helpline "before you go full caps lock in an article comment section", detailing that the helpline is there to "tolerate" adults for find a need to "yell at a child for some reason".

A MAGA supporter from Rhode Island who spent more than $600 on a Trump-branded watch was left in tears when the product arrived with a glaring error.

Tim Petit purchased the luxury timepiece as a present for his wife, Melanie, after hearing a radio advertisement that appeared to feature President Donald Trump's voice promoting the collection.

"With the president’s voice… I was curious, so I went on the website," Petit explained.

Missing letter leaves buyer devastated

The man browsed the online catalog and ended up selecting a silver-and-pink watch featuring the 79-year-old's signature and fireworks artwork and paid $640 for the gift.

But when the watch arrived, his wife Melanie immediately noticed something was wrong.

Instead of reading "Trump," the watch face appeared to be missing the first letter of the name, simply saying "Rump".

"I noticed it right away. How could they process this and go through something without checking their work?" Melanie said, per The Mirror.

The error left the couple disappointed, particularly because the watch had been bought as a special gift.

"I wanted to do a special thing for her. And we expected that it would have the integrity of the President of the United States and good follow-through," Tim said.

Melanie revealed that she was so upset by the mistake that she was left in tears.

Fortunately for the pair, the company has since stepped in to resolve the issue.

After being contacted by NBC10, the watchmaker apologized and said it would immediately replace the defective watch.

The company also provided the couple with an $800 coupon as a goodwill gesture.

Fine print reveals the company isn't run by Trump

Despite featuring Trump's image, signature, and voice in promotional material, the watches are not operated by the Trump administration.

The website, gettrumpwatches.com, states that the products are produced under a paid licensing agreement with CIC Digital LLC.

The disclaimer notes that the watches are "not designed, owned, managed, or controlled by Donald J Trump, The Trump Organization, CIC Digital LLC, or any of their respective principals or affiliates".

The company also maintains a strict sales policy, with its website stating that "all sales [are] final."

Not the first Trump-branded product to face criticism

The watch controversy comes as another Trump-branded product has recently found itself under fire.

Trump Mobile's $499 gold-plated T1 smartphone has only just begun shipping after months of delays, but buyers quickly spotted what critics claim is another major design mistake.

Photos of the device show an American flag printed on the back of the handset, appearing to feature only 11 stripes rather than the traditional 13 that represent the original colonies.

"The 13 stripes represent the 13 colonies that broke away from British rule to fight for independence, so you probably shouldn’t just lop two of them off," The Verge's Dominic Preston wrote.

The issue quickly gained traction online. "[A]ctually kind of hilarious (& sad!) that the Trump phone has 11 stripes on it (actual flag has 13)," fintech entrepreneur Sheel Mohnot posted on X.

"An overpriced, outdated phone, preloaded with propaganda that is no longer 'made in the USA,' is the perfect metaphor for Trump's Republican Party," Melanie D’Arrigo, executive director of a New York health advocacy group, said.

Questions continue over Trump phone rollout

The T1 smartphone was first unveiled as part of the tenth anniversary celebrations of Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and was expected to launch in August 2025. However, repeated delays pushed back the rollout by several months.

At one point, Trump Mobile even removed release date information from its website entirely before later clarifying that customer deposits did not "guarantee" the device would ever be produced or delivered.

Trump Mobile CEO Pat O'Brien defended the delays. "The delays were worth it in our minds as we are delivering an amazing product," O’Brien said.

The company has also faced ongoing questions over where the phone is actually manufactured.

While promoted as "Made in the USA," Trump Mobile's website now describes the device as being "designed with American values in mind."

O’Brien has said the phones are "assembled" in the United States using components "primarily manufactured in America."

However, several analysts have disputed those claims, with some suggesting the device closely resembles existing smartphones manufactured overseas.

"It looks physically very similar, and that matches with what we've been told so far," Shahram Mokhtari, an engineer at tech repair company iFixit, told NBC News.

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Donald Trump has launched a range of special cards for his die-hard supporters to carry.

According to Business Insider, the PAC of the former President of the United States sent an email out on Wednesday, August 4, asking his fans to start carrying specially-designed red-and-gold cards bearing his signature.

The first email read: "The card you select will be carried by Patriots all around the Country. They will be a sign of your dedicated support to our movement to SAVE AMERICA, and I'm putting my full trust in you. [sic]"

In a follow-up email, a spokesperson for the Trump team added: "We're about to launch our Official Trump Cards, which will be reserved for President Trump's STRONGEST supporters.

"We recently met with the President in his Florida office and showed him four designs.

"Originally we were planning on releasing just one design, but when President Trump saw the cards on his desk, he said: 'These are BEAUTIFUL. We should let the American People decide - they ALWAYS know best!' [sic]"

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However, when images of one of the cards, featuring a prominent eagle with its wings unfurled, emerged on social media, a number of Twitter users immediately began comparing the design to that used in Nazi insignia.

One Twitter user quipped: "I see Trump cards replaced the swastika with his signature that looks like a doodle of a KKK rally. Nice touch."

Another person commented: "Trump card = Nazi card. PERIOD."

A third person made the pun: "Did Nazi this coming. Trump Cards"

Journalist David Leavitt then wrote angrily: "I did not expect to wake up to 'Trump cards' and 'Third Reich' trending. I'm so sick of these Nazi f***ers who want to 'Heil Trump.'"

Then this person compared the Trump cards directly to a Nazi symbol, writing: "Is it still coincidence if similarities occur too often? Asking for history?"

And another critic added simply: "Next will be armbands."

Finally, another drew attention to the fact that the cards featured a typo, with the word "Official" spelled as "Offical."

They joked: "Sure, they're Nazis, but they're not grammar Nazis."

This incident comes not long after the ex-POTUS declared that he believes himself popular enough to beat George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in an election.

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Donald Trump has sparked backlash after sharing an AI-generated video that features “Trump 2028” hats.

On Monday (September 29), the 79-year-old shared an image from a meeting with Democratic leaders in the Oval Office aimed at negotiating a resolution to prevent a government shutdown.

The photo featured “Trump 2028” hats prominently displayed on the Resolute Desk. This image quickly drew attention due to the suggestion that the two-time leader may be signaling an intention to run for president again in 2028.

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AI-Generated Video Stirs Controversy

Trump has already served two terms in office (2016 and 2020), and is constitutionally barred from seeking a third, per the 22nd Amendment.

Despite this, the visual of “Trump 2028” gear raised questions about his commitment to respecting the limits of the presidency.

Rather than clarifying whether his display of the hats was a joke or a serious campaign hint, the president doubled down by sharing an AI-generated video on October 3.

In the clip, an animated version of Trump is seen throwing a “Trump 2028” hat at Hakeem Jeffries, the minority leader of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Social media reactions

Trump’s latest social media antics did not go unnoticed by his critics. Many voiced their concerns about the hats, calling out what they saw as a blatant disregard for the Constitution.

One user on X wrote: “Trump spent yesterday’s meeting with Democratic leadership taunting them with 'Trump 2028' hats. He’s not serious about keeping the government open. He’s openly mocking America’s Constitution."

A second comment read: "Are we acknowledging that the hat says Trump 2028??? Excuse me?? This should be bigger news!!? The actual f**k??

“If Trump can flaunt his Trump 2028 hats on the Resolute desk, trample the Constitution & run for a 3rd term - Barack Obama can run for a 3rd term," a third said, pointing to the perceived hypocrisy of the president's actions.

A fourth user said the hat "serves as the warning for what’s to come," adding: "Some folk keep ignoring that warning."

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This isn’t the first time Trump has caused a stir with an AI-generated video.

Just days earlier, the president shared another controversial AI video promoting the outlandish “Medbed” conspiracy theory, which claims the US government has developed advanced healing technology that can heal wounds, regrow limbs, cure diseases, and even keep people alive long after death.

The video, shared on his Truth Social account, featured his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, anchoring a faux Fox News segment.

In the clip, an AI-generated version of Trump announced a nationwide healthcare plan, stating: "Every American will soon receive their own MedBed card. With it, you’ll have guaranteed access to our new hospitals led by the top doctors in the nation, equipped with the most advanced technology in the world."

This video was deleted within hours. However, the damage had already been done, as many questioned whether the president thought it was authentic or if it was simply a case of misinformation.

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