Donald Trump took an unexpected turn in his career by announcing this Saturday the launch of his own brand of sports shoes, a move that surprised many after a court ordered him to pay $355 million for fraudulent activities.
The former US president and Republican leader made his debut in the world of sports footwear during a sneaker conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, reported the Efe news agency. He presented the ‘Never Surrender’ model, golden sneakers, adorned with details of the American flag and the letter T of his last name.
They will be available at a price of $399 dollars, as announced.
The Republican presidential candidate at Sneaker Con Philadelphia, a popular event among sneaker collectors. Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP
The event was not without controversy, as Trump He was received with boos from his detractors and applause from his followers. according to local press reports.
The announcement of the launch of his sneaker brand comes in a difficult financial moment for the magnate, who faces million-dollar fines by the courts.
A New York court sentenced him last Friday to pay $355 million for fraudulent activities related to his company, the Trump Organization.
Gold Trump sneakers on the podium after the Republican presidential candidate spoke at Sneaker Con Philadelphia. Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP
Additionally, in January, another New York court forced him to pay $83.3 million dollars to the writer E. Jean Carroll in damages for defamatory comments.
Although Forbes estimates Trump’s fortune at $2.6 billion, it reports that It only has $426 million in cash, which has raised doubts about their ability to pay the fines imposed by the courts.
The verdict issued by Judge Arthur Engoron, in charge of the fraud case, also imposed significant restrictions on the former president’s ability to do business in the state in the coming years.
The Republican presidential candidate holds Trump’s gold sneakers. Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP
The New York state prosecutor’s office had requested ban Trump and the accused executives from being in real estate or running any company in the state for life.
A new chapter in Donald Trump’s career
The launch of the sports shoe brand represents a new chapter in Donald Trump’s business career, who has stood out for his forays into various commercial sectors.
Former President Donald Trump holds the gold sneakers that will go for almost $400. Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP
His decision to enter the sports footwear market, in the midst of legal adversities, reflects his determination and his commitment to continue being a relevant figure in the business and political sphere of the United States.
After hearing the sentence that condemns him to pay the million-dollar fine, the former president He described it as “illegal and un-American” and “an absolute fraud.” Through his Truth Social platform, he reiterated his frequent criticism of the judicial system of New York State and the United States in general, accusing them of being under assault by “partisan, deluded and biased” judges.
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2024-02-18 03:24:00
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