Amid the ongoing government shutdown, President Donald Trump has launched a new line of luxury wrist watches, bearing his signature and the slogan 'TRUMP 45-47'. The watches, priced between $499 and $799, are being promoted on the conservative news channel Newsmax. In a promotional video, Trump says, 'Wear it proudly on your wrist and everyone will know exactly what it’s for, who it’s for, who it represents.' The watches have sparked mixed reactions, with some calling it a serious issue of impropriety and ethics, while others see it as a symbol of success. This isn't Trump's first foray into selling watches; he previously released a line of multicolored watches, priced from $499 to $100,000, ahead of the 2024 presidential election. A CNN investigation found that the pre-election watches, advertised as Swiss-made, were sold by a company with a Wyoming office building listed as its physical address. As the administration celebrates the shutdown, an independent media outlet emphasizes the importance of accountability and fact-based journalism, inviting readers to support their mission.
