Very good businessman President Trump uses Texas tragedy to sell his crappy merch
Say what you will about Trump: the man never misses an opportunity to exploit a national tragedy for personal gain.
Three times in the past two days, the president has been spotted wearing his campaign's own "USA" hat while in public settings. Trump has come under fire for turning the Texan emergency into a fundraising opportunity for his war chest.
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The USA hat in question is currently available for $40 on Trump's campaign website.
While some see it as a way for him to express his patriotism, for many Trump's choice has crossed yet another ethical boundary: the president shouldn't be taking advantage of a natural disaster to promote his personal brand. Read more...
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