- Donald Trump’s mugshot was released to the public on Thursday by the Fulton County Sheriff’s office.
- Fans and critics of Trump are now selling mugs, t-shirts, and other merch with the mugshot.
- Some independent sellers say the mugshot merch has helped them turn a profit for the first time.
It wasn’t long after Donald Trump surrendered to authorities at the Fulton Country Jail that his mugshot became a public good.
The photo — taken after a sprawling indictment that brought 13 criminal charges against Trump and his top allies for their attempts to overturn the 2020 election — is one for the history books.
In the days since the mugshot has been released, though, fans and critics of the former president have not shied away from monetizing it. Listings for mugs, t-shirts, and other novelties emblazoned with the image have proliferated across online marketplaces like Etsy and eBay. Trump’s own campaign is selling beverage coolers, t-shirts, and posters plastered with the image, and the tagline: Never Surrender!
While some sellers say they’re making political statements through the items they’re selling, others suggest their focus is capitalizing on an unprecedented moment in the news cycle — and American history.
Take a closer look at the gold mine of merchandise that’s been put up for sale in the days since the mugshot was released.
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