— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) November 20, 2024
On Twitter, people didn’t hold back their opinions. @CelticsJAM perfectly captured the frustration of many: “Four more years of this grift.”
4 more years of this grift
— Celtics J 🍀 🇺🇦 💙 (@CelticsJAM) November 20, 2024
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That one word—grift—sums up Trump’s approach to business and politics. He isn’t just selling guitars; he’s selling his name, his brand, and an illusion of exclusivity to supporters who believe in him.
Trump has always used his influence to make money. Throughout his presidency, Trump blurred the line between public service and personal profit. He held events at his properties, sold overpriced merchandise, and even ran questionable fundraising campaigns. Many now see his guitar launch as a continuation of this pattern.
Twitter user @angel_leigh also commented saying: “He’s going to be the first billionaire who made it all grifting while creating the most poverty as president.”
He’s going to be the first billionaire who made it all grifting while creating the most poverty as president.
— ꪖꪀᧁꫀꪶꪶꫀ꠸ᧁꫝ.bsky🦋🩵🌌 (@angel_leigh) November 20, 2024
The truth behind this statement is hard to ignore. During his time in office, Trump pushed tax cuts for the wealthy and policies that widened the gap between rich and poor. Now, instead of addressing the challenges many Americans face, he’s focused on selling high-priced guitars.
@RamBalamm joked: “How long until there’s an official Trump-themed Cybertruck?”
How long until there’s an official Trump themed cybertruck?
— Elongated Muskrat (@RamBalamm) November 20, 2024
It’s a sarcastic remark, but it highlights an important point—Trump’s ability to commercialize almost anything. For him, every moment is an opportunity to make money, even if it means exploiting the trust of his supporters.
The irony of Trump’s “America First” message hasn’t been lost on critics. @barryshap tweeted: “Chances are good these guitars are made in China. Autographed guitars will cost you $10,000. Order now and wait 50-6 months for delivery. All sales are final.”
Chances are good these guitars are made in China. Autographed guitars will cost you $10,000. Order now and wait 50-6 months for delivery. All sales are final.
— BarryShap (@barryshap) November 20, 2024
If true, this detail would expose yet another layer of hypocrisy. Trump built his political identity on promises of bringing jobs back to America and reducing reliance on foreign manufacturing. But time and again, his products and ventures have contradicted this message.
These guitars may seem like a minor issue, but they represent something much larger: Trump’s approach to leadership. As @TomBrice16 put it: “The grift just goes on and on and on. That is all he is about.”
The grift just goes on and on and on. That is all he is about.
— Tom Brice (@TomBrice16) November 20, 2024
The presidency is supposed to be about serving the people, but Trump has turned it into a business. From day one, he has used his political career to promote himself and his ventures, leaving many to wonder if he ever cared about the responsibilities of the job.
@mahendra_pandya’s warning is chilling: “Grifting and cheapening of the office of presidency by Donald Trump for the next four years is unthinkable.” If this is what we can expect during Trump’s second term, the implications are concerning.
Grifting and cheapening of the office of presidency by Donald Trump for the next four years is unthinkable.
— Mahendra Pandya (@mahendra_pandya) November 20, 2024
Trump’s guitar stunt is a reminder of the importance of holding leaders accountable. As Americans, we need to stay informed, ask tough questions, and challenge the exploitation of public office for private gain. We also need to educate others about the consequences of blindly supporting leaders who prioritize profit over people. Many of Trump’s supporters believe in his promises, but they deserve to know the truth about where their money and loyalty are going.
The next four years are an opportunity to push back against this kind of exploitation. Let’s demand better, speak out when we see grifting, and work toward a future where leaders serve the people, not themselves.
Featured image via Political Tribune Gallery
