If you’ve ever wanted to spritz yourself with a scent inspired by a 79-year-old Republican, now’s your chance. In his post, the president declared, ‘Trump Fragrances are here’.
To clarify, Trump Fragrances actually aren’t designed or sold by Trump or the Trump Organization, but the president is obviously happy to help spread the word about them.
Instead, the fragrances are available online on a site called ‘gettrumpfragrances’, which explains: “This scent is your rallying cry in a bottle. Featuring Trump’s iconic image and raised fist, this limited-edition cologne embodies strength, power, and victory.”
Trump explained that the products are ‘called “Victory 45-47” because they’re all about Winning, Strength, and Success’, and stressed that they’re available for both men and women.
He added: “Get yourself a bottle, and don’t forget to get one for your loved ones too. Enjoy, have fun, and keep winning!”
The fragrances range in price from $199 to $249, and the fact that four fragrances are already listed as ‘sold out’ on the site indicates that some of the president’s supporters couldn’t wait to get their hands on them.
Not everyone is impressed with the offering, however, with one Twitter user sharing Trump’s post and writing: “It’s too embarrassing for words.”
On Reddit, another user shared a video of Trump promoting the fragrances, taken from the product website.
Alongside the post, they asked: “How is this legal?”
“This is so disgusting. and so very him,” another responded.
Don Fox, Former Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, has previously spoken to PBS on the subject of Trump promoting private products, at the time speaking in relation to the Tesla display at the White House.
At the time, Fox explained: “He certainly violated any sense of normalcy or decency in terms of what we expect from the president. But, as it turns out, the president is actually exempt from federal conflicts of interest laws and standards.”